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JR. FAIR 4-H Premium Book

Revised Changes in Red

2019 Summit County Fair

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Constitution 4H Project Judging 4H Department J13 - J18 Rules Genera Livestock Rules & Regulations Veterinary Fee Directive

LIVESTOCK Market Beef Dairy Cattle Market Lamb Market Swine Dairy & Pygmy Goat Llamas/Alpaca Poultry Poultry, Turkey & Waterfowl Showmanship Cavy Rabbit Cavy Showmanship Rabbit & Cavy Cloverbud Sharing Small Animal Showmaship Grade & Exhibits Overall Showman of Showmen Horse

NON ANIMAL Outdoors Sewing Art Stem Health & Living Vocational

OTHER ANIMAL Pocket Pet Cats Dogs Dog Health Form ENTRY FORMS 4H Non Animal Other Animal Rabbit & Cavy Livestock Poultry & Waterfowl Pocket Pet

3 4 40&41 5&6 7,8&9

10 11 13 14 15&16 17 18&19 20 21 22&23 24 25 25 25 26 27-39

42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52&53 52&53 54 55 56&57 58

We are excited to bring new changes to the 4-H Program during fair this year by adding non animal project judging, a dog and cat show and judging of the Pocket Pets. Since this is very new this year we know you will have lots of questions so please feel free to contact the Jr. Fair Secretary Kelsey Sedlak

at 330-633-6200 or email her at [email protected].

If you want to advertise your business or support our

Jr. Fairboard program please visit our website www.summitfair.com and click Jr. Fair under the Sponsorship link for the many opportunities to

support this wonderful program

Jr. Fairboard Members

Pallavi Vembar …. President Dylan Leipold….. Vice President Seth Freint …. Secertary Alexis Messina …. Treasurer John Herman Delaney Moore Denise Barto Jeana Nestor Teagan Bell Jenna Schofield Amanda Bloomberg Paul Schofield Aiden Cannon Gianni Weaver Seth Frient Kaitlyn Weaver Victoria Hayes Lyndsey Alekna Joshua Herman Kamryn Culp Alina Hruby Celeste Miller Abi Jones Layla Musarra Ethan Jones Adrienne Tucker Makala Jones Emily Weil Christopher Kline Lindsey Whitmere Rebecca Leipold Joanna Lucardie Cody Luther Riley Mertz Nicholas Messina

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Summit County Junior Fairboard - Constitution Adopted 2018

Article I: Title

This Society shall be known as the Summit County Junior Agricultural Society.

Article II: Purpose

The purpose of the society shall be to promote and encourage improvement of agriculture, youth develop-

ment, improvement in our community and educational interest in the youth of Summit County and to help

and promote the Summit County Fair.

Article III: Membership

Membership in the Society is open to members between thirteen years of age to the age of nineteen years

of age of 4-H, FFA, FHA, Farm Bureau, Scouts and any other youth serving agency or attending school

or homeschooled in Summit County. Youth eleven and twelve years of age can be associate members.

Associate members cannot hold office or head a committee but may vote during meetings.

Article IV: Board Members

SECTION 1: The board shall consist of a maximum of 45 members who may represent any or all of the

youth-serving agencies listed in Article III. There will be 23 three year terms and 22 two year terms

which will be filled by the Advisory Board.

SECTION 2: Board members shall be selected by application and/or interview for a term of two years

and a maximum of 3 years. A Board Member may serve additional terms after completing the applica-

tion and selection process. Interviews are not required for Board members unless requested by either

party. These members will be chosen by the Junior Fairboard Advisory Board.

Article V: ELECTION

SECTION 1: Applications for Board Members shall be made in writing by August 15th to the Summit

County Junior Fairboard Advisory Board. Members will be chosen by September15th by the Summit

County Junior Fairboard Advisory Board. The Advisory Board will fill 23 three year terms and 22 two

year terms. The Advisory Board at their discretion may fill two year terms even if not all 23 three year

terms are full.

SECTION 2: Annual election of officers shall be at the November meeting and will fill that position at

December Board meeting. Officers of the organization shall be President, Vice-President, Secretary, and

Treasurer.

The duties of the officers shall be:

President shall preside at all meetings of the organization. He or she and the advisors will

plan

for each meeting in advance.

Vice President shall perform the duties of the President when the President is absent.

Secretary shall keep record of all actions of this organization, shall write letters of this

organization and shall keep an accurate enrollment of all members. The secretary shall

also be responsible for sending out written notice to members. At each board

meeting, the secretary shall document in the report the treasurer’s report from the

meeting. It is also the duty of the secretary to file a written report of all proceed-

ings and business of the Jr. Fairboard to the Sr. Fairboard.

Treasurer shall report and keep a record of funds and invoices. All expenditures shall be

approved by a majority vote at the next regular meeting. The treasurer will work with the

President and advisors to annually develop a general budget for expenditures and present

it to the members for approval. Any expenses, which exceed budgeting amounts

or is an unbudgeted item, must first be approved by the members. The treasurer

will record expenditures against the budgeted amount for each committee. The

member asking for reimbursement will be required to submit the receipts. A finan-

cial report shall be given at the meetings. Senior Fairboard Audit Committee shall

audit the treasurer’s book quarterly. The treasurer shall forward a year-end finan-

cial report to the Sr. Fairboard by December 5th of the current year

SECTION 3: The term of office of the retiring Board Members shall expire and that of the elected begin

December 1st.

SECTION 4: Any vacancy of the Board will be filled by the Advisory Board throughout the year. All

resignations must be made in writing to the Junior Fairboard Secretary.

SECTION 5: Board Members who fail to perform their duties in a responsible and orderly fashion may

be removed from the Junior Fairboard by the Junior Fairboard Advisory Board. Junior Fairboard mem-

bers may also be removed from office for inappropriate personal conduct.

Article VI: Officers and Meetings

SECTION 1: The Board shall elect a President, Vice President, Secretary, and other officers as may be

deemed proper. The officers shall serve a one-year term and until their successors are elected and quali-

fied. A majority vote of a quorum of Directors must be present to transact business.

SECTION 2: All officers shall be elected or appointed from the membership of the Board.

SECTION 3: If any member of the Board is absent from three meetings per year, for an un-excused

reason, the member will forfeit his/her membership on the Board.

SECTION 4: Board meetings shall be held in February, March, April, June, July, September, November

and December. Additional Board meetings may be held immediately prior and during the Summit Coun-

ty Fair. The location, time, and date will be determined by the Advisory Board. Members shall receive

at least two weeks’ notice. Board members will also be expected to attend their respective committee

meetings throughout the year.

SECTION 5: Order of business shall be as follows: 1) call to order, 2) reciting of the pledge, 3) roll call,

4) acceptance of the previous months minutes 5) Treasurer’s report, 6) committee reports, 7) new busi-

ness, and 9) adjournment.

Article VII: Advisory, Jr. Fair Secretary and Committees

SECTION 1: The Advisory Board may include: Senior Fair Board Directors, 4-H Advisors, Exten-

sion Educators, FCCLA and FFA Chapter Advisors. Members of the Advisory Committee shall

serve in advisory capacity to the Jr. Fairboard. They may be asked to serve as an advisor to a com-

mittee and/or activities of the Junior Fair. Advisory Board members are invited to attend all Board

meetings. The Advisory Board that is chosen by the Senior Fairboard will oversee the Jr. Fairboard

and their Advisors. A general Advisor for the Jr. Fairboard Appointed by the Sr. Fairboard Execu-

tive Committee cannot serve on the Advisory Board at the same time. The Advisory Board will

select members and committee heads.

SECTION 2: The Summit County Sr. Fairboard will appoint a Jr. Fair Secretary to process paper-

work for fair classes and committees. His/Her duties will be to maintain minutes of the Advisory

Board, maintain documents that will be held in the Fair Office, maintain an inventory of awards,

make sure proper paperwork is given to committees, Jr. Fairboard and Sr. Fairboard Treasurer. The

Jr. Fair Secretary will work out of the Fair Office. Funds from the Jr. Fairboard treasurer will pay

for the Jr. Fair Secretary. These funds will transfer to the Sr. Fairboards account in January of each

year.

SECTION 3: Committees will be as follows:

Livestock – Beef, Dairy Cow, Swine, Lamb, Goat, Sheep, Alpaca/Llama,

Rabbit, Poultry, Turkey, Duck, Draft Horse – 4 Jr Fairboard mem-

bers – 5 Advisors - 5 Advisors and 4 Jr. Fairboard member will

have voting rights on the committee

Horses – 7 Jr. Fairboard members – 11 Advisors - 11 Advisors and 7 Jr.

Fairboard member will have voting rights on the committee

Other Animal – Pocket Pets, Dogs, Cats – 3 Jr. Fairboard members – 4

Advisors - 4 Advisors and 3 Jr. Fairboard member will have voting

rights on the committee

Non Animal Fair Judging or Events – 7 Jr. Fairboard members – 3 Advi-

sors - 3 Advisors and 7 Jr. Fairboard member will have voting

rights on the committee

Games/Pet Parade/Baby Day – 9 Jr. Fairboard members – 2 Advisors - 2

Advisors and 9 Jr. Fairboard member will have voting rights on the

committee

Fundraisers – 8 Jr. Fairboard members – 4 Advisors - 4 Advisors and 8 Jr.

Fairboard member will have voting rights on the committee

Advisory Board will appoint committees; one Jr. Fairboard member to be the main committee

representative called the Committee Co-Chair and will assign voting rights to Jr. Fair-

board members.

SECTION 4: Committees are required to meet at least twice a year. It is the Jr. Fairboard member

that is appointed to that committee’s responsibility to turn in minutes to the Jr. Fairboard Secretary.

SECTION 5: Committee Duties Livestock – It shall be the livestock committees duty to select classes and rules for each livestock section at the annual fair, to hire

judges, to select awards for classes and events at fair, (traditional ribbons will be ordered by Sr. Fairboard Ribbon and Trophy Commit-

tee - forms will need to be turned in by March 1st to the Jr. Fair Secretary – special awards can be ordered by a committee member or

turned in to the Jr. Fair Secretary to order), to come up with a budget for judges, activities, special awards, repairs or new cages, stalls

and pens, any other items you may need. The budget would be taken back to Jr. Fairboard and the Advisory Committee for Approval.

Budget must be turned in by November 1st. Livestock committee adults will be expected to assist if needed Sr. Fairboard’s Barn

Superintendent with Barn Setup, will check in all animals, run show during fair. The Jr. Fairboard members are expected to assist with

set up if needed and may help with animal check in but will not be expected to help put on the show during fair. Committee may break

into sub committees if they feel they need too.

Horse Committee - It shall be the horse committees duty to select classes and rules for the show during the annual fair, to hire judges, to

select awards for classes and events at fair (traditional ribbons will be ordered by Sr. Fairboard Ribbon and Trophy Committee - forms

will need to be turned in by March 1st to the Jr. Fair Secretary – special awards can be ordered by a committee member or turned in to the

Jr. Fair Secretary to order), to come up with a budget for judges, activities, special awards, repairs or new stalls, any other items you may

need. The budget would be taken back to Jr. Fairboard and the Advisory Committee for Approval. Budget must be turned in by

November 1st. Horse committee adults will be expected to check in all animals, run show during fair. The Jr. Fairboard members are

expected to assist with check in if needed and may help any part of the show but will not be expected to. . Committee may break into

sub committees if they feel they need too.

Other Animal Committee - It shall be the other animal committees duty to come up with show and go classes or demonstrations for non

-livestock and horse animals at the annual fair, to hire judges if necessary, to select awards for classes and events at fair (traditional

ribbons will be ordered by Sr. Fairboard Ribbon and Trophy Committee - forms will need to be turned in by March 1st to the Jr. Fair

Secretary – special awards can be ordered by a committee member or turned in to the Jr. Fair Secretary to order), to come up with a

budget for judges, activities, special awards, repairs or new pens or cages, any other items you may need. The budget would be taken

back to Jr. Fairboard and the Advisory Committee for Approval. Budget must be turned in by November 1st. Other Animal committee

adults will be expected to set up, check in and run show or demo during fair. The Jr. Fairboard members are expected to assist with

setup, check in if needed and may help any part of the show but will not be expected to. Committee may break into sub committees if

they feel they need too.

Non Animal Committee - It shall be the non-animal committees duty to come up with events, classes or demonstrations other 4-H

projects at the annual fair (examples of items - Style Review, Cooking Demos, Remote Control Car obstacle course, teaching kids sign

language, bow and arrow demonstrations), to hire judges if necessary, to select awards for classes and events at fair (traditional ribbons

will be ordered by Sr. Fairboard Ribbon and Trophy Committee - forms will need to be turned in by March 1st to the Jr. Fair Secretary –

special awards can be ordered by a committee member or turned in to the Jr. Fair Secretary to order), to come up with a budget for

judges, activities, special awards, supplies, any other items you may need. The budget would be taken back to Jr. Fairboard and the

Advisory Committee for Approval. Budget must be turned in by November 1st. Other Animal committee adults will be expected to set

up, check in and run show or demo during fair. The Jr. Fairboard members are expected to assist with setup, check in if needed and may

help any part of the show but will not be expected to. Committee may break into sub committees if they feel they need too.

Games/Pet Parade/Baby Day Committee - It shall be this committees duty to come up with a game schedule, Pet Parade and Baby Day

classes, to hire judges if necessary, to select awards for classes, shop for game prizes and supplies and events at fair (traditional ribbons

will be ordered by Sr. Fairboard Ribbon and Trophy Committee - forms will need to be turned in by March 1st to the Jr. Fair Secretary )

to come up with a budget for supplies, activities, special awards, any other items you may need. The budget would be taken back to Jr.

Fairboard and the Advisory Committee for Approval. Budget must be turned in by November 1st. Jr. Fairboard members are expected

to run these events during the fair and the adult committee members are to supervise. Committee may break into sub committees if they

feel they need too.

Fundraising Committee - It shall be this committee’s duty to come up with fundraising ideas to support the Jr. Fair Program. These

fundraisers may be run by the whole Jr. Fairboard, the fundraising committee or another committee. The Jr. Fairboard members and

adult advisers on this committee are expected to participate with set up, tear down and running of the fundraiser unless a certain commit-

tee wants to run its own fundraiser then they may assist if needed. This committee will come up with a budget for supplies and other

items needed. The budget would be taken back to Jr. Fairboard and the Advisory Committee for Approval. Budget must be turned in by

November 1st. Committee may break into sub committees if they feel they need too.

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4-H is open to all youth regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age or disability. Eligibility for Ohio 4-H membership begins

when a child is age 5 and is enrolled in kindergarten as of January 1 of the current year (Cloverbuds). Membership to the Ohio 4-H club program begins when a child is at least

age 8 and enrolled in 3rd grade as of January 1 of the current year. Ohio 4-H membership ends December 31 of the year in which an individual attains the age of 19.

Membership begins when an eligible individual is enrolled in a club or group that is under the direction of a trained adult, who has completed the OSU volunteer selection

process, and within the scope of Ohio State University Extension.

1. ALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS MUST BE REGISTERED BY JULY 1ST AND ALL NON ANIMAL AND OTHER ANIMAL BY MAY 7TH. USE 4-H ENTRY FORMS AND MAIL TO THE FAIR OFFICE (ADDRESS ON FORMS).

2. All projects should be in place by 6 pm Monday, unless otherwise noted. 3. All non-auction projects and exhibits will remain on exhibit until 8:00 pm (or time posted in barn) Sunday. 4. 4-H Clubs can be organized and members added anytime during the year, but, members must be enrolled by March 15th to participate in the County Fair. ONLY those projects officially enrolled may enter fair competition and qualify for State Fair. 5. To participate in the County and State 4-H activities, members must comply with the 4-H program policy. 6. Summit county 4-H Clubs must meet minimum requirements as outlined in the “Charter Requirements” in order to Use the 4-H name and logo. The 4-H charter is a sign of excellence in 4-H club work. 7. Complete Project Books and Member Project Guidelines are required for all judging. 8. Summit County Jr. Fairboard Committees and Jr. Fairboard Advisory Board will make a

special ruling in regards to awards, classes, and policy that are not covered in the fair schedule. Their decision (s) will be final.

9. Refer to Fair Activity and Show Program for exhibits and class schedules. 10. All 4-H winners going to State Fair must meet State Fair Requirements which in some instances have exceptions to our local 4-H standards and requirements. 11. For a member to achieve the desired progression of goals needed for development, 4-H projects must be separate and different from those carried in other organizations, such as FFA, FHA, HERO, Scouts, Campfire, Grange, Church, School—including art class, science fairs, etc. 12. 4-H’ers exhibiting at the fair or participating in 4-H Grade & Exhibit AND fufill the duties by the Summit County Fairboard will receive a wristband allowing them to enter the fair. 13. Non animal, rabbit, cavy and all equine project books must be judged on or before July 13th to be fair eligible. Time: 10-12, site: Summit County Fairgrounds

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1. To show and sell livestock at the Summit County Fair, each exhibitor must have the necessary health pa-pers and health tests required for their exhibit animals, as required by the state veterinarian.

2. Quality Assurance Program Requirement: All youth market or lactating livestock producers must complete one Quality Assurance Program to be eligible to show and sell a market animal at the Summit County Fair. Quality Assurance is recommended for all youth with animal projects in 2019. The deadline for all Quality Assurance Training is June 9th. (Excludes Equines for 2019). All non-market entries are encouraged to participate in county QA TBD 3. Stalls & pens will be assigned by advisors and/or livestock committee. Depending on availability of space, Grand & Reserve Champion stalls/Pens will be used. 4. Each exhibitor must show his/her own project animal, in the event you have two animals in the same

weight class, you may have another currently approved County 4-H’er show the second animal for you. Each

member must show his/her own animal in showmanship classes. Showmanship classes will be divided into age classes Junior (8-11), Intermediate (12-14) & Senior (15+). Champion of Champions will include all previous Champion of Champion winners and current year showmanship winners (Large Livestock). 5. Animals are each members responsibility to fit and groom for the fair. After the arrival at the fairgrounds,

each exhibitor must groom his or her own animal but may use the help of another current club member, parent, sibling, or advisor. Members must be present and actively involved.

PENALTY: You will not be permitted to show your project. NO filling or drugs can be used prior to market or showmanship classes. 6. The livestock judges at the Fair shall select which animals, if any, that are not ready for sale. See required

weights and ages for specific animals. All animals not meeting the required weight, age or health stand-ards for their class will be sent home at fair time weigh-in.

7. Members agree to properly care for their animals and call a veterinarian at the members and parent’s expense. 8. The animals must be under continual care of the 4-H exhibitor. 9. Exhibitor agrees to take full precautions against their animals becoming loose, should the animal become

loose, the full responsibility lies with the exhibitor and their parents. All members are strongly encour-aged

to have personal liability insurance for the time the animals are at the fair. 10. To be eligible to participate at the fair, all animals must be in the possession of the exhibitor by the mandatory dates and POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED with a Summit County tag at that time. If your animal loses a tag, it must be reported to an advisor within 24 hours and retagged immediately. Mandatory Possession dates: Steers-November 10, Dairy Cattle-June 1, Hogs, Lambs and Market Goats– May 1, Poultry-See Poultry Rules, Rabbits (Market)- March 31. 11. LARGE LIVESTOCK; All weight classes will be determined by the advisors, and/or the livestock committee. 12. There will be 1 (one) overall Grand & Reserve Champion picked in each species.

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13. All animals are sold in the order they are placed. Grand, Reserve, Third, Fourth, etc. This is a terminal show/sale hogs, steers, lambs, goats and all others. The Grand and Reserve Champions are considered a terminal sale and must go directly to a licensed slaughter facility. All animals designated to be sold in the sale, must be sold except for health reason determined by the fair Veterinarian Department of Agriculture policy states that any Jr. Fair animals sold may not be returned to the member and is not eligible to be Shown again. All Market livestock will be released from the fair at 7:00 am Sunday per the Fairboard. Animals being self-hauled must be removed from fairgrounds by 7am Sunday or they will be sent to slaughter. Each Market species will be sold at the auction in the following order: Meat Pen Rabbits, Meat Pen Chickens, Meat Pen Ducks, Market Turkey, Market Goats, Market Lamb, Market Hogs, Market Steers. 14. A promotion fee of 2% - 6% (decided by Sale Comm.) will be deducted from each animal. Exact percentages within this range will be based upon the actual cost of the sale and promotion. 15. NO floor fans or any other obstructions on the ground or behind the animals are permitted at the fair. Fan use can be limited at the discretion of the livestock committee and/or advisors. Large Livestock: All fans must be turned off during judging, show times and auction. 16. Project will not be considered complete unless the project books, and project interview judging are up to date at the time of fair. 4-H’ers w/market projects must turn in their completed project books, buyer & award donor thank you notes to their species advisor prior to August 10 to receive their sale check. Forfeited checks will be deposited in the Summit County 4-H Development Fund. NOTE: All sale checks are held until incoming checks are cleared by their respective banks. 17. 4-H enrollment deadline is March 15th. 4-H Fair entries are due in the Fair office by July 1st. 4-H entry forms are found in the fair premium book at www.summitfair.com. Entry forms are mailed to the Fair Office, address on entry form. 18. International Association of Fairs and Expositions National Code of Ethics. “Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows shall at all times deport themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. Their conduct in the competitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor and dignity to promote the advancement of agricultural education”. 19. Large Livestock: When showing and selling, members should wear a clean collared shirt (show jacket), jean pants, and hard soled shoes or boots, preferably leather. NO tennis shoes. Hats are not rec ommended for show ring. Any article of clothing that is advertising for a farm or business is discouraged. NO sandals are permitted in Livestock Barns. 20. Livestock sold at the auction will be released Sunday at 7:00 am per the Summit County Fairboard 21. Ear tags must be clean at fair weigh in time. All other tags besides scrapies and Summit County must be removed prior to weigh in or a $5.00 removal fee will be charged. 22. Any grievance concerning 4-H Livestock must be put in writing and turned in to the 4-Hextension agent by 9pm Monday before fair with a $100 cash deposit. 23. All market livestock exhibitors must complete a DUNF form and turn it in to 4-H Coordinator of the barn

your animal is in by July 22, 2019. 24. Judges may serve as such for not more than two consecutive years for the same species. 25. New project books are required each year. 26. Mandatory for Large animal award Sponsor Thank you note writing in Livestock Barn Thursday Night of fair 7pm 27. Anyone showing large livestock must turn in one Award Sponsor for each animal you are bringing to fair, to Large Livestock Coordinator. 28. Anyone showing Market Rabbit or Market Poultry must turn in one $50 or two $25 sponsorships by June 1 2019.

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What is a VFD?

A VFD is a written (nonverbal) statement issued by a licensed veterinarian that authorizes the use of an approved VFD drug or combination VFD drug in or on an animal feed. This written statement authorizes the client (owner of the animal) to obtain and use animal feed bearing or containing a VFD drug or combination VFD drug to treat the client’s animals only in accordance with the conditions for use approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). (1) The client (youth producer) must establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) to be able to get a VFD. This is true whether the 4-H member has one food-producing animal or several.

When must the VFD be implemented?

January 1, 2017. Starting January 1, 2017, you can no longer stop by a feed store and buy a bag of medicated feed containing certain types of antibiotics that were previously classified as over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. As of January 1, 2017, the FDA requires that clients have a VFD to be able to purchase animal feeds containing these antibiotics.

What is a VFD drug?

Antibiotic drugs required to have a VFD order to be added on or in the feed are those deemed by the FDA to be medically important for human medicine. The FDA is concerned that improper or overuse of these antibiotics may contribute to antibiotic-resistant bacteria making it harder to treat human illnesses. Examples include Aureomycin®, Lincomix®, Neo-Terramycin®, penicillin, and tylosin. For a complete list refer to the “Drugs Transitioning from OTC to VFD Status” link at the end of this document. These antibiotics are no longer allowed to be used for production uses to enhance growth or improve feed efficiency. They are still allowed for therapeutic uses under veterinary supervision to (1) treat animals diagnosed with an illness; (2) control the spread of illness in a herd; and (3) prevent illness in healthy animals when exposure is likely.

Drugs that do not require a VFD are those that are not deemed medically important to humans. Examples include Ru-mensin®, Bovatec®, Medacox®, monensin, amprolium, and dewormers. These types of medications can still be used over-the-counter (OTC) for production uses to enhance growth or improve feed efficiency, as well as for therapeutic uses (treatment, control and prevention).

What species of animals require a VFD?

Cattle, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, honey bees and fish, as well as other food-producing species, even if they are not intended for food production. For example, backyard chickens kept as pets still require a VFD for certain antibiotics to be legally added to their feed, and a prescription for certain antibiotics to be added to water.

What is a veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR)?

Most states have a definition of what constitutes a valid VCPR written in current law, including Ohio. Ohio law and related regulations are designed to ensure that a veterinarian does not prescribe drugs or recommend treatment without actually seeing the animal or animals in question. To establish a VCPR in order to obtain a VFD, you need to first identify a veterinarian who you wish to work with if you do not already have one. To write a VFD and otherwise treat your animals, the veterinarian must personally see your animal(s), become acquainted with their care, and have done so recently enough that he/she can make medical judgments. To write a VFD, this likely means the veterinarian will have had to examine your animals in the last six months, as that is the longest period of time for which a VFD can be written.

While all licensed veterinarians in Ohio can write a VFD or a prescription for water-based antibiotic drugs, all may not choose to work with food-producing animals, as they may elect to practice veterinary medicine only in their clinic or on specific species.

Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) Fact Sheet for 4-H Youth

Livestock Producers and Families

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Why do I need a VCPR?

The veterinarian is the person most qualified to determine when an animal needs a specific medicine, how much of that medicine it needs each day, and how long it should be administered. By being involved in this process the veterinarian can ensure appropriate drug use, minimize the chance of bacterial resistance developing, and keep antibiotic residues out of our food supply.

How can I establish a VCPR?

The first step is to find a veterinarian who is willing to treat your 4-H project animals. It is up to you to initiate a VCPR, and should be done before you get your 4-H animals. You can look for veterinarians in your area at the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association website (www.ohiovma.org) under the public tab and search by city. If you already have a veterinarian, but he/she has not seen your animals in over a year, you may wish to contact him/her to ensure he/she can work with you on obtaining a VFD if and when you need one. Think of a VCPR as a relationship similar to what you would have with your family doctor.

(1) The veterinarian writing the VFD or prescribing medications must be licensed within the state where the animals are being treated.

Am I going to be able to get medicated feed?

YES. The steps and process are more involved because you can no longer just go to a feed store and buy certain medications to mix in with your feed or buy medicated feeds containing medically important antibiotics. Producers must get a VFD order from their veterinarian and then send or take the VFD order to a feed distributor to get the VFD feed. Your veterinarian may send the VFD directly to where you buy feed.

When I buy my show pigs (for example), will I still be able to get a couple bags of medicated feed from that producer?

If the medicated feed contains an approved VFD drug, you must have a VFD before getting that feed. Your veterinarian must see these pigs to be able to write a VFD. Plus, the producer must be a distributor complying with FDA’s distributor requirements to be able to distribute a VFD feed to you once you provide them with a VFD order.

What about feeding water soluble medications?

Beginning January 1, 2017, all antibiotics important to humans that are administered through drinking water will require a written prescription from your veterinarian. You must have established a VCPR to be able get a prescription to buy these drugs or products. Although a VFD and a prescription are not the same, you need to have a VCPR to obtain both. The VFD rules only apply to medically important antibiotics fed on or in feed products, while a prescription applies to many products including medically important antibiotics administered through drinking water. For a list of drugs transitioning from over-the-counter to prescription status, refer to the “Drugs Transitioning from OTC to Prescription Status” link at the end of this document.

What about feeding milk replacer?

Milk replacers are considered feeds. If using medicated milk replacer containing an approved FDA drug mixed with water or mixed with feed, you must have a VFD. Medicated milk replacers will no longer be labeled for continuous feeding and therefore will not be allowed to be used continuously.

How often do I have to get a VFD?

There will be a VFD expiration date that defines the period of time for which the authorization to feed an animal feed containing a VFD drug is lawful. The expiration date specifies the last day the VFD feed can be fed to an animal or group of animals and under the regulations cannot be longer than six months. A VFD feed or combination VFD feed must not be fed to animals after the expiration date on the VFD. You must contact your veterinarian to request a new VFD order.



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What are my responsibilities as the client (youth producer) when using antibiotics important to humans in feed?

(1) Only feed animal feed bearing or containing an approved VFD drug or a combination VFD drug to animals based on a VFD issued by a licensed veterinarian.

(2) Do not feed a VFD feed or combination VFD feed to animals after the expiration date on the VFD.

(3) Provide a copy of the VFD order to the feed distributor if the issuing veterinarian gives you the distributor’s copy of the VFD. The veterinarian may send the VFD order directly to your feed distributor.

(4) Keep a copy of the VFD order for a minimum of 2 years.

(5) Provide a VFD order for inspection and copying by the FDA upon request

USE GOOD MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO PREVENT DISEASES (and the need for a VFD)!

(1) Observe your animals daily.

(2) Make sure your animals have adequate shelter and enough space relative to their stages of production.

(3) Maintain their pens. Keep the pens clean, making sure bedding is clean and dry. Remove sharp objects. Make sure flooring and footing does not cause injury or lameness.

(4) Provide adequate feeder space, a nutritionally balanced diet relative to their stages of production, and clean, cool wa-ter made available at all times.

(5) Handle your animals properly.

(6) Proper ventilation and temperature are important for performance, growth and the health of your animals.

(7) Follow recommended biosecurity guidelines to keep diseases away!

(8) Consult a veterinarian when questions or issues arise.

Links to Additional Information

(1) FDA Summary Fact Sheet: http://www.fda.gov/animalveterinary/developmentapprovalprocess/ucm449019.htm

(2) (2) Requirements for Producers (FDA): http://www.fda.gov/animalveterinary/developmentapprovalprocess/ucm455413.htm

(3) (3) Requirements for Distributors (FDA): http://www.fda.gov/Animal Veterinary/Development Approval Process/ucm455414.htm

(4) (4) Requirements for Veterinarians (FDA): http://www.fda.gov/animalveterinary/developmentapprovalprocess/ucm455417.htm

(5) (5) Drugs Transitioning from OTC to VFD Status (FDA): http://www.fda.gov/downloads/AnimalVeterinary/Development Approval Process/UCM482258. pdf

(6) (6) Drugs Transitioning from OTC to Prescription Status (FDA): http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/DevelopmentApprovalProcess/ucm482106.htm

(7) (7) OSU Veterinary Extension OTC Brochure: http://www.ohiovma.org/downloads/veterinarians/Brochure_VFD.pdf



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JUDGING: Wednesday, 3:00pm

LOCATION: Livestock Barn

4-H Coordinator: Jennifer Bourgeois

MARKET STEER REGULATIONS:

1. All Market Steers must be in the possession of the exhibitor by November 10 and positively identified with a SUMMIT COUNTY EAR TAG at that time. Official weigh in is in November at the Portage County Fairgrounds. Time and date TBA 2. Market Steers must be castrated and Dehorned by mandatory tag in. Steers showing

any evidence of testicular tissue are not eligible to show or sell. 3. Exhibitors may show and sell up to three market steers and may tag in a spare. 4. Market Steers will be of purebred or a cross breed of beef breeds. A Dairy/Breed Cross is

considered a beef breed by state guide lines. 5. Age and weight requirements: At time of fair recommended ages should be 15 to 20

months and idea weight is 1100-1400 A market steer must weigh at least 1,000 pounds at fair weigh in or it will be sent home immediately following weigh in. If you are show-ing a mini or lowline breed, it needs to be noted at tag in time. Minimum weight of these breeds will be 800 lbs.

6. All market Steers exhibited at the Summit County Fair must be sold through the Summit County Fair Livestock Sale.

7. Exhibitors must provide water for their steers at all times and adequate feed for the wel-fare of the animal. Mulch will be provided for bedding in the large Livestock Barn only.

8. All General Livestock rules apply. SECTION 1 CLASSES: AWARDS: Trophies & Rosettes J-2 Market Steer

* In species where both pet/fancy and market or species with a variety of specializations (ie pygmy, pack, dairy, etc.) a “show off’ will be conducted to determine the single entrant from a species to Showman of Showmen.

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JUDGING: TBA LOCATION: Livestock Barn 4-H Coordinator: Jennifer Bourgeois

DAIRY CATTLE SHOW REGULATIONS:

1. All animals shown must be the project of the 4-Her, and in their care/possession by June 1st. 2. All Dairy breeds are shown together. 3. Dairy Project Book must be completed prior to showing. (122 Dairy Heifer and/or 126 Dairy

Cow) 4. 4-Her must wear white pants to show in. 5. Exhibitors must provide water for their dairy cow at all times and adequate feed for the

welfare of the animal. Must provide own bedding. 6. Release time July 28. 7. Must fill out a DUNF form and turn into 4-H advisor and must be turned into fair office by

Monday at 9pm. 8. All General Livestock rules apply.

SECTION 1 CLASSES:

D1) Junior Heifer Calf (March 1 - April 30, 2019) D2) Int. Heifer Calf (Dec. 1, 2017 - Feb. 28, 2018) D3) Senior Heifer Calf (Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2018) D4) Summer Yearling Heifer (June 1 - Aug. 31, 2018) D5) Junior Yearling Heifer (Mar. 1 - May 31, 2019) D6) Winter Yearling Heifer (Dec 1, 2014- Feb. 29, 2018) D7) Senior Yearling Heifer (Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2017) D8) Cow, 2 yr. old springing D9) Cow, 2 yr. old under 3 in milk D10) Cow, 3 yr. old under 4 in milk D11) Cow, 4 yr. old under 5 in milking D12) Aged Cow, 5 yrs. & over in milk

AWARDS: Ribbons

* In species where both pet/fancy and market or species with a variety of specializations (ie pygmy, pack, dairy, ect.) a “show off’ will be conducted to determine the single entrant from a species to Showman of Showmen.

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JUDGING: Wednesday, following steers. LOCATION: Livestock Barn 4-H Coordinator: Jennifer Bourgeois

REGULATIONS:

1. All Market Goats must be in the possession of the exhibitor by May 1, 2019 and be positively identified with a Summit County Ear Tag, AND a Scrapie Tag or a breeder tattoo.

2. Market Goats must be castrated by mandatory possession date 3. You may show a wether or a doe. 4. Exhibitors may show and sell up to three market goats and weigh in one spare goat. 5. Age and weight requirements: Market goats should be born between December 1, 2018

and February 1, 2019. Ideal weight for a market goat is 80-90 pounds at time of fair. A market goat weighing less than 55 pounds will be sent home.

6. All market goats must show no visible signs of superficial abscesses, sore mouth, foot rot, pink eye, ring worm or any other infectious diseases at time of fair.

7. Market goats are permitted to have horns but must be dulled off. 8. All Market Goats exhibited at the Summit County Fair must be sold through the Summit

County Fair Livestock Sale. 9. Exhibitors must provide water for their goats at all times and adequate feed for the welfare

of the animal. You will be responsible to purchase shavings. 10. All General Livestock Rules apply.

SECTION 1 CLASS: AWARDS: J-70 Market Goat Trophies & Rosettes


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SHOWMANSHIP: Wednesday, Immediately after Goat Judging

JUDGING: To follow Showmanship

LOCATION: Livestock Barn 4-H Coordinator: Jennifer Bourgeois

REGULATIONS:

1. All Market Lambs must be in the possession of the exhibitor by May 1, 2019 and be posi-tively identified with the Summit County Ear Tag, AND a Scrapie Tag.

2. Market lambs must be castrated by mandatory possession date. 3. Market Lambs showing any evidence of testicular tissue will not be eligible to show or

sell at the fair. 4. You may show a wether or an ewe. 5. Exhibitors may show and sell up to three market lambs and weigh in a spare. 6. Age and weight requirements: Ideal weight for a market lamb is 110-140 pounds. A mar-

ket lamb must weigh a minimum of 95 pounds to show and sell at the fair. A lamb weigh-ing less than 95 pounds will be sent home.

7. Market lambs must be slick sheared for the show. 8. Exhibitors must provide water for their lambs at all times and adequate feed for the wel-

fare of the animal. You are responsible to purchase shavings. 9. All Market Lambs exhibited at the Summit County Fair must be sold through the Summit

County Fair Livestock Sale. 10. All General Livestock Rules apply.

SECTION 1 CLASSES: AWARDS: J-106 Market Lambs Trophies & Ribbons


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SHOWMANSHIP: Wednesday, 6:00 P.M.

JUDGING: To follow Showmanship

LOCATION: Livestock Barn 4-H Coordinator: Jennifer Bourgeois

REGULATIONS:

1. All Market Hogs must be in the possession of the exhibitor by May 1, 2019 and positively identified with a Summit County Ear Tag.

2. Market Hogs must be castrated before mandatory possession date. 3. Exhibitor may show a gilt or a barrow. 4. Market Hog members may show and sell up to three market hogs and weigh in 1 spare. 5. Age and weight requirements: Ideal weight for a market hog 235 to 285 pounds at time of

fair. Hogs must weigh a minimum of 200 pounds. Hogs weighing less then 200 pounds will be sent home at time of weigh in.

6. Hair on the market hog must be 1/2 inch long, except on ears and tail. 7. Exhibitor must supply water for their hogs at all times and adequate feed for the welfare of

the animals. You are responsible to purchase shavings. 8. All Market Hogs exhibited at the Summit County Fair must be sold through the Summit

County Fair Livestock Sale. 9. All General Livestock Rules apply.

SECTION: 1 CLASSES: AWARDS: H-1 Market Hog Trophies & Rosettes

* In species where both pet/fancy and mar-ket or species with a variety of specializations (ie pygmy, pack, dairy, ect.) a “show off’ will be conducted to determine the single entrant from a species to Showman of Showmen.

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JUDGING: Pygmy Goats, Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - All other Goats Immediately Following except Market J-70, Market Goat, Wednesday 6pm in Sheep Barn SHOWMANSHIP: Immediately after Goat Judging LOCATION: Sheep and Goat Barn 4-H Coordinator: Jeannie Helms

REGULATIONS: 1. Check in is Monday July 22nd from 11 A.M. - 8 P.M. Goats must be in place by 8pm Monday. 2. All Goats must show no visible signs of superficial abscesses, sore mouth, foot rot, pink eye, ring worm, or any other contagious disease. 3. Divisions will be shown by breed if there are sufficient number of entries per breed. (Alpine, Nubians, LaMancha, Saanen, Toggenburg, Pygmy's, Recorded Grades) 4. Grain, hay, and straw must be provided by the 4-H’er. 5. Angora and Pygmy goats should not be clipped. Angora goats should not get bathed prior to show. 6. Preshow milk out Tuesday night at 10:00pm, Dairy only. 7. No horned or un-castrated males. 8. Milk areas must be tidy and clean by 9:00am daily. 9. All goats are required to have both a farm and breeder tag. 10. All general rules apply. 11. Possession date June 1st. SECTION: 1 CLASSES: J-71 Junior Kid - born January 1 - April 30 J-72 Senior Kid - born November 1 - December 31 J-73 Dry Yearling—under two years of age and not in milk J-74 Dry Doe over Two years of age J-75 Milking Yearling—under two years of age and in milk J-76 Milking two and three year olds J-77 Milking three years olds J-78 Milking four year olds J-79 Junior Showmanship 8-11 J-80 Intermediate Showmanship 12-14 J-81 Senior Showmanship 15+ J-82 Champion Showmanship (for any one that has won their class two years in a row and not advanced to another class) J-83 Costume Class—Exhibitor and animal in costume. Ribbons for the funniest, most original, most unusual. Trophy for Best Costume. J-84 Harness Goat J-85 Pack Goat J-86 Under one year of age J-87 One year and older J-88 Dairy wether (under 1 year of age) J-89 Dairy wether (over 1 year of age)

SECTION: 2 PYGMY SHOW CLASSES: DOES—JUNIOR DIVISION J-88 Junior kid—two months to six months of age J-89 Senior kid—six months to one year of age J-90 Yearling, never freshened, one to two years of age - DOES—SENIOR DIVISION J-91 Yearling, freshened—one to two years of age J-92 Two and three—two to four years of age J-93 Four and over—four years of age and older J-94 Does with Kids SECTION : 3 WETHERS J-95 Under one year of age J-96 One year and older All goat Projects compete in Showmanship

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GOAT JUDGING - SHOWMANSHIP:

1. APPEARANCE OF ANIMAL Condition and Thriftiness ………………………………………………………………………………………..……..10 Showing normal growth, neither too fat nor too thin. Hair clean and properly groomed. Hooves trimmed and shoed to enable animal to walk and stand naturally. Neatly disbudded if the animal is not naturally hornless ……………………………………………………...………..10 Clipping …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………10 Clipping entire body if weather has permitted, showing allowances to get a neat coat of hair by show time; neatly trimmed tail and ears (clipping entire body –dairy only) Cleanliness ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..10 As shown by a clean body as far from stains as possible, with special attention to legs, feet , tail area, nose, and ears.

2. APPEARANCE OF EXHIBITOR ………………………………………………………………………………..…...10 Clothing and person neat and clean. White show clothes must be worn for dairy ONLY.

3. SHOWING ANIMAL IN THE RING Leading …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………10 Enter, leading the animal at a normal walk around the ring in a clockwise direction, walking on the left side, holding the collar or halter with the right hand. Exhibitor should walk as normally and inconspicuously as possible. Pygmy’s shown with lead and collar. Goat should lead readily and respond quickly. Lead equipment should consist of a color or small link chain properly fitted (Dairy). As judge studies the animal, the preferred method of leading is to walk on the side away from the judge. Lead slowly with animal’s head held high enough for impressive style, attractive carriage, and graceful walk. Pose and Show ……………………………………………………………………………………………………...…..15 Pose and Show an animal so it is between the exhibitor and the judge as much as possible. Avoid exaggerated positions, such as crossing behind goat. Stand or kneel where both judge & animal may be observed. Pose animal with front feet squarely beneath and hind feet slightly spread. Where possible, face animal upgrade with her front feet on a slight incline. Never crowd other exhibitor nor leave too much space when leading into a side-by-side position.. When judge changes placing, lead animal forward out of line, down or up to the place directed then back through the line, finally making a u-turn to get into position. To step animal ahead—use slight pull on collar. If animal steps badly out of place, return her to position by leading her forward and making a circle back through your position in the line. When judge is observing the animal, if she moves out of position, replace her as quickly & in conspicuously as possible. Be natural, over showing, undue fussing, & maneuvering are objectionable. Show Animal To Best Advantage ……………………………………………………………………………….……...15 Recognize the confirmation faults of the animal your are leading and strive to overcome them. Poise, Alertness, and Courteous Attitude …………………………………………………………………………..…..10 Are all desired in the show ring. Showman should keep an eye on their animals and be aware of the position of the judge at all times—but should not stare at the judge. Persons or things outside the ring should not distract the attention of the showman. Respond rapidly to requests from judges or officials, and be courteous and sportsmanlike at all times, respecting the rights of other exhibitors. The best showman will show their animal at all times— not themselves– and will continue exhibiting well until the entire class has been placed, the judge has given

AWARDS: Ribbons, Rosettes for class winners in each breed.

Junior Champion Reserve Junior Champion Senior Champion Reserve Senior Champion Grand Champion Reserve Champion Showmanship


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SECTION: 1 CLASS: 1 1. All Llamas/Alpacas to be in place at the goat barn by 6:00 pm Monday 2. Grain, hay, and straw must be provided by 4-H’er 3. Females and castrated males only on grounds. 4. Health certificate by veterinarian and paper work to be on hand for check in . 5. Classes to be determined prior to start of fair. Each member will be given a copy of same. 6. Showmanship to follow classes.

JUDGING: TBD

SHOWMANSHIP: Immediately after Judging

LOCATION: Sheep and Goat Barn

4-H Coordinator: TBD

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JUDGING: Tuesday, 9:00 am - Showmanship to Follow Judging - Awards to follow Showmanship in Livestock Barn

LOCATION: Poultry Barn 4-H Coordinator: Maya Jordan

REGULATIONS:

1. Animals must be checked in Monday July 22nd between 9:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. Weigh in for Market poultry will be from 1pm to 6pm in the Poultry Barn. Market poultry banding will take place prior to fair. Date and time TBA. 2. Feed and bedding provided. See barn superintendent or 4-H advisors in barn. 3. All chickens to be shown must be pullorum tested, have metal, permanent numbered ID bands and show negative results. Band numbers are to be listed on test paper. Test must be conducted not more than 90 days prior to the opening of the fair. Testing will be made available Monday for 4-H’ers, $1.00 for bands. 4-H’ers must be available to carry birds and no birds will be cooped prior to test. Tag Numbers to be on test paperwork and fair paperwork. 4. TURKEYS ONLY! Special salmonella pullorum-gallinarum test must be performed 90 days prior to the fair opening on turkeys only! Blood drawn by a veterinarian and serum sent to Reynoldsburg for testing. Tag numbers to be on test paper work and fair paper work. A) The only poultry on the exhibitors property will be the turkeys and/or chickens purchased through the Summit County 4-H Livestock Committee. (No additional testing is required.) B) We currently only have waterfowl, pigeons or doves on our (exhibitors) property and the birds we purchased from the Summit County 4-H Livestock Committee. (No additional testing is required) C) We currently have turkeys, chickens, pheasants or quail on our (exhibitors) property and every bird that we own has been pullorum tested and found negative and have NPIP status. Those turkeys and chickens new to the property this year were ordered from the Summit County 4-H Livestock Committee. Other birds added to our flock after receiving these birds have all come from a pullorum negative flock and we have paperwork supporting this. (No additional testing is required. NPIP status of the flock will need to be turned in at check in at the fair.) D) We currently have turkeys, chickens, pheasants or quail on our (exhibitors) property that have not been tested for Pullorum prior to our 4-H market birds arrival. (Each turkey, chicken, pheasant and quail coming to the fair will need to be tested. Turkeys will need to tested by a veterinarian at least 3 weeks prior to the fair.) E) I will be adding market turkeys to my untested flock. (Turkeys will need to be tested by a veterinarian at least 3 weeks prior to the fair.) 5. May enter only the number of birds specified for each class. 6. Exhibitor must be present for judging. 7. Barn Superintendent has the right to limit number of entries for fancy poultry. 8. Release time for poultry/waterfowl: Sunday at 8:00 pm for fancy poultry 9. Meat pen chickens and ducks must be in the members possession 7 to 9 weeks prior to the opening of the fair. Market chicken weight is 7-10 pounds. Market turkey tom weight between 22-42 pounds. Market geese TBD. Ducks weight between 4-8 pounds. Any market poultry not falling within the stated weight range will not be eligible for placements but will be sold at the auction following the placed birds.

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SECTION: 1

BREEDING CLASS-limit 3 entries per class

P-1 Standard Bird - cock P-5 Bantam Bird - cock P-2 Standard Bird - hen P-6 Bantam Bird - hen P-3 Standard Bird - cockerel P-7 Bantam Bird-cockerel P-4 Standard Bird-pullet P-8 Bantam Bird - pullet P-25 Standard Cock & Hen P-26 Standard Cockerel & Pullet P-27 Bantam Cock & Hen P-28 Bantam Cockerel & Pullet SECTION: 2

MARKET CLASS: limit 3 entries per class

M-1 Pen of one meat turkey (Tom or Hen) M-2 Pen of three meat birds (3 Cockerels or Pullets) M-3 Pen of three ducks (Drake or Duck) M-4 Pen of 1 market goose (Gander or Goose) SECTION: 3

GEESE CLASSES—limit 2 entries per class

P-17 Old Gander P-19 Young Gander P-18 Old Goose P-20 Young Goose

SECTION: 4

TURKEY CLASSES –limit 2 entries per class

P-21 Old Tom P-23 Young Tom P-22 Old Hen P-24 Young Hen

**4-H’ers should see barn superintendent for sign-up of duties and responsibilities.

SECTION: 5 WATERFOWL CLASSES:

DUCK BREEDING CLASS—limit 3 entries per class (“Old” hatched prior to Jan 1st, “Young” hatched after January 1st)

P-9 Old Drake P-13 Bantam Old Drake P-10 Old Duck P-14 Bantam Old Duck P-11 Young Drake P-15 Bantam Young Drake P-12 Young Duck P-16 Bantam Young Duck

10. American Standard of Perfection will be the guide for judging breeding stock. 11. Breeding birds will judged: Cock or Hen (hatched prior to January 1st), Cockerel or Pullet (hatched after January 1st). 12. Each 4-H’er may enter up to 3 birds (poultry) in a breeding class and up to 3 poultry Meat pens (totaling 9 broilers or ducks/3 turkeys or geese). 13. Meat pens consist of three cocks or three hens per pen. A fourth bird per pen may be weighed in (to use as a replacement) but not sold at auction unless used as a replacement. All market birds must be purchased, at cost, through the 4-H office by February 8th. 14. Market chickens shall be White Cornish Cross. Market Ducks shall be White Pekin, Market Geese shall be White Embden. Market Turkeys shall be either broad breasted bronze or borad breasted white 15. Project Books must be completed by check in on Monday 16. Awards held Tuesday at 7:00 P.M. 17. All General Rules Apply

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JUDGING: Follows Poultry/Waterfowl judging on Tuesday

LOCATION: Poultry Barn

All 4-H’ers are strongly encouraged to participate in 4’H Showmanship. The primary evaluation of a 4-H’er carrying the 4-H small animal project takes place in the 4-H showmanship class. The

4-H entrant displays the animal to judges using handling techniques and poise learned from project book and participation. He/she must demonstrate good and bad points, check for

eliminations and disqualifications at the judges instructions. Long sleeve white lab coats or collared shirt must be worn.

REGULATIONS:

1. 4-H’ers are expected to use their own 4-H project poultry/ waterfowl/turkey. 2. Only authorized show officials and the 4-H exhibitor are allowed in the designated judging area. 3. All animals must be checked in Monday from 9:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M.

AWARDS:

Poultry Showman Winner Waterfowl Showman Winner Turkey Showman Winner

Poultry, Turkey and Waterfowl Showmanship Winners are to compete in the “Small Animal Showmanship Contest” and the “Overall Showman of Showmen” Contest. To prepare for these contests talk to barn superintendent, 4-H advisors and experienced 4-H’ers.

CLASSES:

Once 4-H’er has won in a class they must move up until they reach Senior level where they may continue to compete.

FANCY

Junior—Entrant ages 8-11 years, not having won this category previously Intermediate—Entrant ages 12-14 years, not having won this category previously Senior—Entrant ages 15 + years

MARKET

Junior—Entrant ages 8-11 years, not having won this category previously Intermediate—Entrant ages 12-14 years, not having won this category previously Senior—Entrant ages 15 + years


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JUDGING: Thursday, 9:00 am

LOCATION: Rabbit Barn 4-H Coordinator: Tami Herman

REGULATIONS:

1. Cavies will stay for the duration of the fair. 2. 4-Her must be present at time of check in. 3. All cavies must be ear tagged before fair. 4. Cavy check in is 11-8 Monday. If you arrive after 8 pm, you will not be able to register for

fair. Check out is Sunday at 8:00 pm. 5. Members should know: breed, variety, color, sex, class. 6. Showmanship to follow cavy judging. 7. Coops should be cleaned daily by the exhibitor. 8. Completed project book must be judged on or before July 14th. 9. Cavy must be in the continual care of the 4-H member by June 1. 10. All General 4-H Rules apply.

CLASS:

Sr. Boars—Males 32 oz. Or over 6 months old Sr. Sows—Females 32 oz. Or over 6 months old Inter. Boars—Males 22-32 oz. Up to 6 months of age Inter, Sows-Females 22-32 oz. up to 6 months of age Jr. Boars—Males minimum 12 oz or maximum 22 oz Jr. Sows-Females minimum 12 oz or maximum 22 oz

AWARDS:

Best Opposite—Trophy or Ribbon Best of Breed—Trophy or Ribbon Cavy Showmanship Best of Show Reserve—Trophy, Ribbon or Plaque Best of Show Trophy, Ribbon or Plaque

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JUDGING: Thursday, 9:00 am

LOCATION: Rabbit Barn 4-H Coordinator: Tami Herman

General:

1. Every Exhibitor is responsible for showing his/her animals (PARENTS NOT PERMITTED TO HANDLE ANIMALS) 2. The rabbit coops are numbered. You will be assigned a cage number upon checking in at fair. The coop number will be put in the Rabbits RIGHT EAR with a marker pen. 3. Bedding will be provided. 4. Bring you own: (a) water or container to carry water (b) feed, and (c) cleaning equipment– clean pen daily during fair. 5. Every exhibitor is responsible for watering and feeding his/her own animals at least once a day. In hot weather rabbits should have fresh water at least twice a day if not more. 6. All exhibitors are expected to help with daily barn cleanup. Check barn duty list. 7. 4-Her must be present at time of check in. Rabbit check in is from 11am - 8 pm on Monday. If you

arrive after 8pm you will not be able to register your animal for Fair! 8. All rabbits will be released on Sunday at 8:00pm. 9. All General Rules apply

No Exceptions

1. Showmanship will follow judging. 2. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning coops daily. 3. Completed project book must be turned in on or before July 14th. 4. All rabbit (4-H & Open) will be watered by 4-H’ers on barn duty unless specified on cage not to water. This includes water bottles. RULES: 1. ALL Rabbits must be permanently and legibly earmarked (tattooed) in the left ear before coming to fair.

Cage number must be marked with a permanent marker on right ear. 2. Give complete information on entry including Breed, Variety, (color), Sex, Class (age), Ear Number. 3. All Entries MUST BE THE PROJECT OF THE 4-H EXHIBITOR AND IN THE CONTINUAL CARE OF THE EXHIBITOR. 4. Meat pens must consist of three rabbits/pen of the same breed. Mandatory weight is 3.5 - 5.5 pounds per rabbit. Members may show and sell up to three pens. Meat pens must be auctioned at the Livestock Sale. 5. No FUR classes in 4-H show. 6. Any ARBA recognized Breed will be accepted in Trophy Classes except Meat pens. The recommended meat pen breeds included Californian, Champagne D’Argent, Palomino, New Zealand, Satin and Sable. 7. 4-H Rabbits may also be entered in Open Show but only by the 4-H owner (no mixed breed in Open Show). 8. Exhibitor must be present for judging.

9. Meat pen doe must be in the members possession by March 31, the pens can be no more than 84 days old on Monday, Fair entry date.

10. Rabbits must be in the continual care of the 4-H member by June 1. 11. 4-H’ers should have their Doe & Litter coops cleaned out & ready for judging by 8:30 on show day, Thursday. 12. Meat pen weighing and judging will take place on Tuesday at 8:30 am of fair and cages must be clean.

13. There are no disqualifications in the 4-H show except for illness. Note: The animal must be deemed 14. All meat pen litters must be tattooed by the livestock committee by TBD.

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Rules continued:

15. All General Livestock Rules apply. 16. Doe and litter A. Does must be in the possession of the exhibiting 4-H’er by March 31st B. The litter must be between 6 and 8 weeks old by the start of the fair. Younger litters will be sent home. C. Litter members must each be permanently tattooed in the left ear.

CLASSES: 6 Class Breeds are shown in the following classes:

Sr. Bucks-Males over 8 months Sr. Doe-Female over 8 months Inter Buck—Male 6-8 months Inter Doe—Female 6-8 months Jr. Buck—Male under 6 months Jr. Doe—Female under 6 months (6 Class Breeds include those which exceed 8 pounds a standard adult weight)

CLASSES: 4 Class Breeds are shown in the following classes:

Sr. Bucks-Males over 8 months Sr. Doe-Female over 8 months Jr. Buck—Male under 6 months Jr. Doe—Female under 6 months (4 Class Breeds include those which do not exceed 8 pounds at standard adult weight) AWARDS: Thursday, 6:30 pm— LOCATION: TBA

Ribbons/Trophies based upon the number of class entries registered. First through Third Place—Ribbons Best 6 and Best 4 Class—Trophy or Plaque Best of Breed and Best Opposite in any breed—Trophy or Ribbon Best in Show—Trophy or Plaque Best Doe & Litter 6-8 weeks of age—Trophy, Ribbon or Plaque Best Meat Pen—Trophy, Ribbon or Plaque (3 animals same variety no older than 84 days of age as of show date) COVERED DISH DINNER - Thursday, following awards COSTUME PHOTOS - Thursday Evening

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JUDGING: Thursday - Immediately following rabbit & cavy judging

LOCATION: Rabbit Barn

The primary evaluation of 4-H’ers carrying the 4-H rabbit & cavy project takes place in the 4-H showmanship class. The 4-H entrant displays the animal to judges using handling technique and poise. Members must demonstrate good and bad points, check for eliminations and disqualifications at the judges instructions. REGULATIONS:

1. If 4-H’er does not have a rabbit or cavy to use for showmanship, one will be provided by the Advisor. 2. 4-H’ers will place their rabbit or cavy on the table for judging. 3. Only authorized show officials and the entrant are allowed in the show area. 4. All animals in place Monday, 7pm. 5. 4-H’ers must wear a white show coat or white long sleeve button up shirt and long pants. Hair tied back. No jewelry. No Sandals or open toed shoes.

AWARDS:

• Jr., Intermediate, Sr. Market Showmanship. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Overall Rabbit & Cavy Showmen winners are to compete for Small Animal Showmanship

and Overall Showman of Showman contest.

CLASSES:

FANCY/PET

Junior - 8 - 11 years old Intermediate - 12 - 14 years old Senior - 15 years old or older MARKET

Junior - 8 - 11 years old Intermediate - 12 - 14 years old Senior - 15 years old or older

*Entrants must move up to the next class after winning in their class.

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JUDGING: WEDNESDAY, 6:30 PM

LOCATION: RABBIT BARN

Bring your poster to be reviewed

ALL CLOVERBUDS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

JUDGING: Friday, 12:00 (noon)

LOCATION: Poultry Barn

4-H Event Coordinator: Maya Jordan

SHOWMANSHIP: 1. The winner in Rabbit, Cavy, waterfowl, poultry and turkey will compete against one another in this event. 2. Each Showman should prepare for this event ahead of time by seeking assistance from the barn superintendent, 4-H Advisors, and experienced 4-H’ers. 3. Showmen will be evaluated on their ability to show a cavy, rabbit, waterfowl, chicken, and turkey. Showmanship score sheets used in 4-H competition will be used. Evaluation includes: appearance of showman; removal and transportation of animal, examination of animal; condition of animal; attitude and knowledge of showmanship and the animal. 4. The 4-H Show Coordinator of the event will make final selection of animals to endure safety and fairness.

JUDGING: July 13th from 10am - 12 noon.

LOCATION: Summit County Fairgrounds - Virginia OCasek Building

REGULATIONS:

1. You must bring completed Project Book and Member Project Guidelines requirements. 2. All Participants must bring a poster or creative display showing what you have learned. *PLEASE REVIEW “2019 PROJECT GUIDELINES”WITH YOUR ADVISOR”

AWARDS:

• Grade Ribbons to all participants • Rosettes to all State Fair Representatives • State Fair Qualifiers will be posted on-line or e-mailed by noon on Monday July 17th All State Fair participants must complete a photo release form.

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JUDGING: Friday - Written test from 4pm - 6pm - Show Judging from 6pm - 8pm

LOCATION: 4-H LIVESTOCK BARN

AWARDS: OVERALL SHOWMAN AWARD

4-H YOUTH SHOW COORDINATOR(S): Summit County Junior Fair Livestock Committee SHOWMANSHIP:

1. The overall winners in Cavy, Rabbit, Llama/Alpaca, Turkey, Waterfowl, Goat, Cattle, Poultry, Hog, Lamb, and Horse will compete against one another in this event.*

2. Each Showman should prepare for this event ahead of time by seeking assistance from various barn superintendents, 4-H Advisors, and experienced 4-H’ers.

3. Showmanship will be evaluated on 4-H’ers ability to show a variety of animals belonging to other 4-H’ers participating in overall competition. Showmanship score sheets used in

4-H competition will be used. Evaluation includes: appearance of showman; control of animal; examination of animal; attitude and knowledge of showmanship of the animal. There will also be a written test. 4. These animals will be provided by barn superintendents or 4-H Barn Coordinator; 5. Guidelines will be available in each barn regarding this event. 6. When showing, members should wear a clean collared shirt (or show jacket), jean pants,

and hard sole shoes or boots, preferably leather. NO tennis shoes or sandals are per-mitted. Hats are not recommended for show ring. Any article of clothing that is advertis-ing for a farm or business is discouraged. Sandals Are NOT permitted in the barns.

7. All eleven (11) species will be shown. However, if a species is not present at the fair as a 4-H project, or at the discretion of the livestock committee that species will not be

Included in showman and showmen. - 2019 SPECIES TO BE SHOWN AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMITTEE - HORSE, HOG, LAMB, PYGMY GOAT, RABBIT, CAVY, FANCY TURKEY, FANCY DUCK, FANCY CHICKEN, LLAMA/ALPACA, STEER, FANCY GOOSE.

AWARDS: To Be Determined


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ALL 4-H HORSE CLASSES CAN BE FOUND AT www.summitfair.com

Jr. Fairboard Horse Committee – 2019 Fair Rules Final 3/2/19

Current Uniform Rules for 4H Horse Shows will be in effect. The following are in addition to the Uni-

form Rules.

Procedure 1. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor, advisors, and parents to read and understand all of the current Uni-

form Rules for 4H Horse Shows, and Jr. Fairboard Horse Committee rules. A rules acknowledgment form must

be signed and returned by June 1st with Fair packet to the appropriate Jr. Fairboard Horse Committee chairper-

son.

2. All Jr. Fairboard Horse Committee members, 4Hers, parents, siblings, and advisors attending the Summit

County Fair will be bound by the General Rules and Regulations of the Summit County Agricultural Society

(SCAS) and the regulations outlined in the Horse Division. Violations will be handled by the Jr. Fairboard

Horse Committee.

3. A fee of $75.00 per participant and $50.00 for each sibling will be charged to attend the Horse Program at the

Summit County Fair. Check and money orders are to be made payable to Jr. Fairboard Horse Committee. Fair

Registration and fees must be turned in by June 1st by the club advisor only. A 4-H’er may bring a maximum of

two horses in different seats to Fair in the same year. Sibling rates apply. There will be one horse per stall. A

late fee of $50.00 will be assessed after June 1st to each 4Her who does not meet the June 1st deadline. The out-

standing fees and late fees must be paid in full by the start of fair by cash or money order only.

4. A fee for each NSF check, equal to the bank’s fee, along with the amount of the NSF check, must be paid by

cash or money order within 30 days of notification and before the first day of fair start.

5. If any person other than the 4-H member is riding the project animal at the Summit County Fair, the 4-H

member and all other 4-H members involved will forfeit all points for versatility and high point awards and will

be ineligible to show the remainder of fair, with the exception of parents/advisors during designated times.

6. A protest must be filed to request a drug test or health assessment other than body condition scoring or lame-

ness on any animal. See the General Rules section of the most current Uniform Rules for 4H Horse Shows. A

positive result will be at the expense of the exhibitor, while a negative result will be at the expense of the pro-

tester. Any medication given to a horse must be reported to Jr. Fairboard Horse Committee chairs with a veteri-

narian’s order prior to administration of the medication. Failure to comply or a positive test result will result in

forfeiture of all winnings and disqualification from the show, including ribbons, trophies, and points.

7. Only exhibitors may sign up to speak with the steward and judges. Parents are prohibited to talk to judge.

8. No one is allowed to approach the announcer’s stand at any time during fair.

9. All horses stabled on summit county fairgrounds must have emergency information adhered to the front of

the stall next to the latch on the stall in a clear manner. This information shall consist of a contact person’s

name, club name, advisor’s names and camping lot numbers or emergency phone number. The contact person

must be 21 years old, staying on the grounds, and provide a contact number. Copies of the club rosters will be

kept in the Saddle Horse office, the Fair Board office, and with the barn manager.

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Procedure (Cont.)

10. Correct exhibitor numbers must be displayed at all times when riding or handling a project

animal.

a) It is suggested to display the correct exhibitor numbers on both sides of horse, not just on

back, except for showmanship, trail in hand and English divisions.

11. English can use crops, Western Dressage can use crops or whips, Western no crops or

whips, Contesters over/under or whops

not excessive (3 times).

12. All horses must be stalled in the barns. All tack and equipment must be placed or stored in

assigned tack stalls or horse trailers. No hay or feed may be stored in the barns. Hay bags may

be used but must be removed from stalls before the barn closes unless a vet order is on file.

13. Lunging will be permitted before shows and during breaks, not while others need to warm

up in rings. No free lunging in any

rings.

14. Definitions of Entry, Participant, etc. An “entry” is defined as a horse/rider combination that

signed the appropriate forms to be recorded in a division. The number of entries in a division is

determined as the number of recorded people/horses in that division as of Monday evening of

the current year’s fair. A “participant” is defined as rider/horse that actually competes in a class

at fair. Class is defined as one specific event in a division.

15. Stall assignments will be made by the Jr. Fairboard Horse Committee chairperson with the

cooperation of the Jr. Fairboard Horse Committee. Each 4Her participating at the fair with a

horse project must pay the appropriate fair fee or raise the appropriate amount of funds in asso-

ciation sanctioned fundraisers.

16. Bits will be checked on Monday night. Judges have the right to recheck a bit. Exhibitor’s

lead for Trail in Hand must be a minimum of 6 feet long.

17. Falling off after crossing timer line to finish is not a DQ.

18. There will be a strict 2 minute gate call for all classes. Exhibitors are to monitor the classes

in the rings. Announcements are not always broadcast over all speakers.

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Conduct 19. Unsportsmanlike conduct as defined in the current Uniform Rules for 4H

Horse Shows under General Rules will not be tolerated by parents, advisors,

volunteers or any 4H members and will be grounds for dismissal from the fair-

grounds.

20. Any parent/advisor witnessing any type of misconduct, including animal

abuse or violation of these rules, fairgrounds rules, or the 4H code of conduct,

is encouraged to report such misconduct to the Jr. Fairboard Horse Committee.

Misconduct or violation of any rule will be handled by the Jr. Fairboard Horse

Committee chairperson and Jr. Fairboard Directors and may result in one or

any of the following: loss of high point, loss of versatility eligibility, and/or

dismissal from the fairgrounds. The person reporting the misconduct must

have some form of proof to present with the report. It must be promptly report-

ed to a Jr. Fairboard Horse Committee member. Misconduct must be reported

by the person witnessing it. The report must include the rule which was violat-

ed, the member’s name who violated the rule, the project horse’s name, and if

anyone else was involved (i.e. trainer, other 4Her, etc.) that person’s name.

This information will be kept confidential. Upon receipt of this information, a

Jr. Fairboard Horse Committee meeting will be called to determine the plan of

action. The Jr. Fairboard Horse Committee will investigate the allegation. Up-

on completion of the investigation, the 4Her in question, his/her parent/

guardian, and the 4H club advisor will meet with the Jr. Fairboard Horse Com-

mittee, a representative of the 4H office, and a representative of the Fair Board

to hear the final decision and sanctions, if deemed necessary. If the 4Her’s

parent/guardian is not satisfied with the decision, they may file a protest fol-

lowing the current Uniform Rules for 4H Horse Shows.

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Safety 21. All 4H members and other minors attending association events at the fairgrounds must have adult

supervision (parent/ guardian over the age of 21, or approved 4H advisor).

22. If any lightning is seen, all classes will be suspended for a 30 minute period. Classes will resume

30 minutes after the last lighting witnessed and fair steward deems it is safe to continue. Fair steward

may cancel or postpone any class if unsafe conditions exist.

23. If it gets to be too hot, Jr. Fairboard Horse Committee Chairperson, Steward and Judge will deter-

mine if participants can wear short sleeves, cap shirts and we will make an announcement accordantly.

24. Condition of the Show Rings. The overall condition of the show rings shall be determined by a

quorum of the Jr. Fairboard

Horse Committee and appropriate committee chairs with consultation with the fair steward and judge.

The show judge has

final decision over the condition of the show rings and if the class must be modified as a result. The

final decision on

participation lies in the hands of the participant and his/her guardian.

25. No free lunging in any rings.

26. Do not tack your horse in the aisle way.

27. Do not enter anyone else’s stall without the owners present.

28. Please keep your stall, aisles, and wash rack clean and clear.

29. All horses are to remain in designated areas. No horses are allowed in the camping area, park, or

pavilion areas. No horses are allowed past the bathroom or on the driveway. No horses or animals are

to be left alone while tied to trailers.

30. No bareback riding at any time.

31. No one under the age of 18 is permitted to operate a golf cart during the week of fair, and NO 4Her

is permitted to operate a golf cart during the week of fair regardless of age or driving status. Golf carts

are not permitted in the grassy area around the show Rings or inside barns.

32. Canopies are permitted to be set up in the grassy area between announcer booth and rest rooms.

Canopy must be set up close to fence only. No canopy’s are to be set up on the wooded side.

33. No more than (12) horse can be in the center practice ring, and you are not permitted to stop motion

(No stopping and gathering at rail).

34. A Green ribbon on the tail designates a green (inexperienced) horse or rider. A Red ribbon desig-

nates a horse may kick.

35. No riding in barns, rider to mount and dismount in designated areas. Horse must walk to and from

rings.

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Dress Code 36. All 4H members and adults must wear proper closed toe shoes whenever they are handling a horse. Long

pants and boots must be worn whenever mounted. Heels-Down riding shoes may be substituted for boots. All

apparel must be appropriately worn in style and modesty. Midriffs must be covered. This applies to any equine

area of the fairgrounds during fair. Advisors are to monitor their club members and families.

37. Contesting: Long sleeved western shirts with collars must be worn and sleeves buttoned. 4

Grievance 38. The grievance board will consist of one Jr. Fairboard Director, Jr. Fairboard Horse Advisory Director, and

Jr Fairboard Horse

Committee Chairperson.

a) All project changes after July 1 must be requested in the form of letters from the 4-H member and/or parent/

guardian and the advisor and provided to the Grievance board or to the Jr. Horse committee chairperson. A let-

ter and proper documentation must be submitted to the grievance board before a grievance is heard.

b) This board will hear all requests for project changes regarding 4-H projects. All fair paperwork is due by

June 1st.

Projects may be changed up until July 1st. Any changes between July 1st and fair that are because of injury to

horse

and/or rider must be substantiated in writing by a veterinarian or a doctor. The injury will not disqualify the rid-

er from

eligibility for high point or versatility. Any other project changes between July 1st and fair, no matter what the

reason

will result in loss of high point and versatility eligibility.

c) During the discussion, the 4-her, his/her parent/guardian and the 4-H advisor must be present for the board to

ask questions. Upon completion of questions, the 4-Her, his/her parent/guardian and 4-H advisor will be dis-

missed during the closed discussion and vote. Following the vote as to whether to allow the grievance or not,

they will be brought back before the Grievance Board to hear the board’s final decis

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