OFFICIAL 4-H RULES The 4-H and FFA Office is located at the main entrance to the Fairgrounds. Please use this office for all 4-H and FFA related matters. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Entry forms and record books are due in the OSU Lake County Extension Office by 5:00 pm the first Friday in August. Contact the OSU Lake County Extension Office for information about a North Lake entry form and record book drop location. 2. Entry forms are available in the 4-H newsletter and at the OSU Lake County Extension Office. 3. Age categories: Junior, ages 9-11; Intermediate, ages 12-14; and Senior, ages 15-19. Based on age at September 1, 2020. 4. 4-H members participating in fair are reminded that they are required to abide by the 4-H Code of Conduct. 5. 4-H and FFA premiums may be picked up at the 4-H and FFA Office on Sunday from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm and Monday from 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm. 6. 4-H record books are to remain on display in the exhibit hall until 4:00 pm on Monday. Early removal will result in loss of premiums the following year. 7. Premiums will be awarded at the discretion of the Fair Board. JUDGING 1. The judge’s decision is final. 2. All 4-H classes will be judged on the Danish system. Blue, red and white ribbons will be awarded according to quality: Blue – excellent or superior; Red – good to excellent; White – needs improvement. Champion and Reserve Champion will be selected in all age divisions where the judge deems there is an entry of championship quality. INFORMATION FOR 4-H LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS General Information 1. All 4-H livestock exhibitors shall adhere to the Lake County Oregon 4-H and FFA Livestock Exhibitor Agreement. 2. All 4-H livestock exhibitors are reminded to review the County Fair Information for 4-H Livestock Exhibitors handout available at the OSU Lake County Extension Office in Mid-August. This handout will capture important updates or changes which are important to 4-H livestock exhibitors. 3. All animals exhibited must be owned or leased for the program year. Animal leases must be on file in the OSU Lake County Extension Office by June 1st of each year. 4. All livestock exhibits will be received between 7:00 a.m. and Noon on Thursday. 5. All animals should be in good general condition and must exhibit good health. Animals that are in an unhealthy condition shall be examined by a veterinarian and subject to disqualification. 6. All animals must be fitted and trained for showing in the ring. 7. 4-H members are required to care for their market animals until shipping begins Monday afternoon. Premium monies will be withheld at the discretion of the 4-H Leader and County 4-H Staff for unsatisfactory care of animals. Show Dress 1. Required Show Dress: clean, neat apparel, closed-toe shoes, long pants, a 4-H clover visible on the member’s shirt, and an exhibitor’s number. No hats or sunglasses will be allowed in the show ring. 2. Recommended Show Dress (in addition to the Required Show Dress): boots, shirt tucked in, belt, and hair secured neatly. Showmanship 1. All 4-H members who exhibit livestock are required to participate in showmanship for that species. 2. The animal used for showmanship may be a market or breeding animal owned by the member and is entered in at least one other class (4-H Breeding, Open Class, etc.) at the current year fair. 3. In order to participate in the market sale, 4-H exhibitors must participate in showmanship for that species. Market Livestock Exhibits 1. Each market livestock exhibitor may enter as many species as desired, but must be currently enrolled in the project area. The highest-placing market animal will be sold through the market sale. Breeding Livestock Exhibits 1. Each breeding livestock exhibitor may enter as many species as desired, but must be currently enrolled in the project area. Breeding livestock exhibitors may enter two animals per class. 1 July 1, 2021 2. Members with more than one animal in a class must make arrangements for other club members to help show so that the judge can view all entries in a class at once. 3. Registered animals must be registered under member’s name, family name or partnership and designated as such at the beginning of the project. 4. A copy of the registration papers must be available at show time. 5. For breeding livestock classes that require production records, one copy should be located in the member’s record book and one copy should be available for the judge. Unruly Animals 1. Members are encouraged to work with their parent or guardian and 4-H leader to decide if their animal is gentle enough and safe enough to participate at fair. 2. Animals that are unruly at fair will be discussed and a decision will be made on a case-by-case basis by the Barn Superintendent, 4-H Leader (if applicable), County 4-H Staff, FFA Advisors, and Market Sale Committee President. If an animal is being unsafe, it will need to be removed from the fairgrounds. Parent/Guardian Involvement 1. Feeding and grooming is the responsibility of the 4-H member. Younger members, may receive assistance, if needed, preferably from an Intermediate or Senior member. 4-H Livestock Herdsmanship 1. The purpose of this contest is to develop knowledge and skill in the proper handling and stabling of livestock and in care and use of equipment, as well as monitoring exhibitor cooperation. It is judged on a club basis. 2. Basis for Scoring (100 points possible): Exhibitors – appropriate clothing and footwear, manners and attitude; Decorations – safe, neat and appropriate, stall cards completed and visible; Animals – clean, secured, adequately watered and fed; Barn Areas, Wash Racks, and Sink Areas – pens completely cleaned each morning and kept up throughout the day, tack areas orderly and clean, tack marked with owner’s ID, wash areas, aisle ways and walkways free from debris, etc. 3. A copy of the scoring sheet is available from the OSU Lake County Extension Office. VARIANCE PROCESS 1. If a member wishes to deviate from a county or state rule or guideline, they may use the variance process. 2. Please visit the OSU Lake County Extension Office, the 4-H and FFA Office, or the Lake County Extension Service webpage (extension.oregonstate.edu/lake) to obtain a variance request form. RECORD BOOKS 200 001 011 Junior 200 002 022 Intermediate 200 003 023 Senior LIVESTOCK CLASSES Beef 1. All unattended cattle will be secured with a neck rope in addition to a halter. 2. All female cattle over 12 months of age must be vaccinated for Brucellosis or have had a negative Bangs test no more than 30 days prior to the fair. 3. Nose tongs are not allowed after 4:00 pm on Thursday. 4. Only polled or dehorned animals will be allowed. Market Classes 721 300 000 Market Steer – Steers less than 21 months old weighing a minimum of 1,000 lbs. Showmanship 721 500 001 Junior 721 500 002 Intermediate 721 500 003 Senior Breed Classes 2 July 1, 2021 Note: Fill in blank (_) with the number in parenthesis following the breed (01-10) 1. Junior Calf (bull or steer), January 1 to June 30, 2021 2. Junior Calf (heifers), January 1 to June 30, 2021 3. Senior Heifer Calf, September 1 to December 31, 2020 4. Summer Yearling Heifer, May 1 to August 31, 2020 5. Junior Yearling Heifer, January 1 to April 30, 2020 6. Senior Yearling Heifer, September 1 to December 31, 2019 7. Junior Cow, July 1, 2018 to August 31, 2019 8. Senior Cow, born before July 1, 2018 (must have calved within the preceding 12 months) British 721 101 0_0 Angus, Red (01) 721 102 0_0 Angus, Black (02) 721 104 0_0 Hereford (04) 721 107 0_0 Shorthorn (07) Continental 721 103 0_0 Charolais (03) 721 105 0_0 Limousin (05) 721 106 0_0 Pinzgauer (06) 721 108 0_0 Simmental (08) 721 109 0_0 Crossbred (09) 721 110 0_0 Other Breeds (10) (specify) Special Classes (animals must have been shown in the above classes) Note: Fill in blank (_) with the number in parenthesis following the breed (01-10) 721 1_ _ 210 Producing Cow with 4-H Production Records, born before September 1, 2019. Cow to be shown with completed records. 721 1_ _ 220 Dam and Produce, cow and one offspring owned by same 4-H member. 721 1_ _ 230 4-H Member’s Beef Herd, three breeding animals owned by the same 4-H member Rope Halter 721 200 001 Rope Halter – Junior 721 200 002 Rope Halter – Intermediate 721 200 003 Rope Halter – Senior Dairy Cattle Dairy Showmanship 741 500 001 Junior 741 500 002 Intermediate 741 500 003 Senior Breed Classes 1. Junior Heifer Calf, born March 1 to May 30, 2021 2. Intermediate Heifer Calf, born December 1, 2020 to February 28, 2021 3. Senior Heifer Calf, born September 1 to November 30, 2020 4. Junior Yearling Heifer, born March 1 to August 31, 2020 5. Senior Yearling Heifer, born September 1, 2019 to February 28, 2020 6. Junior Two Year Old Cow and Senior Yearling in Milk, born March 1 to August 31, 2019 7. Senior Two Year Old Cow, born September 1, 2018 to February 28, 2019 8. Three and Four Year Old Cow, born September 1, 2016 to August 31, 2018 3 July 1, 2021 9.