FOSTER AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY INC. (AOOO2957W) ABN: 28 744 988 195 Affiliated with Central and South Gippsland Affiliated Societies, Victorian Agricultural Societies Ltd, Equestrian Federation of Australia Office Bearers President: Mr Noel Afflitto Vice President: Mr John Sagasser Secretary: Mrs Denia Gilheany 0425 728 525 Treasurer: Mr Gary Kipps Assistant Treasurer: Mrs Diane Bradford Committee Members Amanda Afflitto, Jan Best, Diane Bradford, Robbie Davidson, Rae Knee, Ali Martin, Rhonda Mayo, Brian Mellor, Cheryl Mellor, Colin Nicholas, Julie Nicoll, Kara Oxley, Max Parnell, Alexandra Pattinson, Elissa Poletti, Heather Ray, Bruce Standfield, Bev Tyers, Hayley Young, Valerie Young Life Members: Mr R Allan Mr W Davies Mrs G Trenery (dec) Mr J H McDonald (dec) Mr N Nicoll Mrs N Byrnes (dec) Mr J Hopkins (dec) Mr D Dessent (dec) Mr D Nicoll Mr B Standfield Mrs J Allan Mr N Ross (dec) Mr T Bentley (dec) Mr M Gardiner Mr A Trenery (dec) Mr JR McDonal Mr J Sagasser Mr M. Parnell Mr R Davidson Mrs J Sagasser Mrs R Knee Mrs J Best Mr B Best Mrs J Nicoll Mrs J Ousley INDEX On Farm Challenges Commercial Dairy Challenge …………………………………………………………………2 Beef Challenge ……………………………………………………………………………...…3 Silage Quality Competition ……………………………………………………………………4 Hay Bale Art ………………………………………………………………….………………...4 HRCAV Horses ………………………………………………………………………………..6 Online Competitions Sheep…….……………………………………………………………………………………..5 Poultry ………………………………………………………………………………………….7 Exhibit Shed ……………………………………………………………………………………8 Photography ………………………………………………………………………………….12 Pet Parade ……………………………………………………………………………………12 Ambassadors ………………………………………………………………………………...13 A WORD OF THANKS The Foster and District Agricultural Society are indebted to the generous assistance of a large number of willing volunteer helpers. Without them the Show simply could not go on. To each of our supporters, including Office Bearers, Committee Members, Judges, Stewards, Sponsors, Exhibitors and Patrons, the Society extends its warm and sincere thanks. REGULATIONS ENTRIE S 1. Entries and payments must be received online (www.fostershow.com), via email or by post to PO Box 150, Foster, 3960. Please refer to each section for specific email address, entry cut off dates and fees. 2. Entries are accepted subject to the rules, regulations & by laws of the Foster and District Agricultural Society Inc. & V.A.S. Ltd. 3. On submission of an entry you’re are accepting that your photo/s and video/s may be displayed on the Foster & District A&P Society’s website and social media. Some photos of entries will be published in local newspapers. 3. Entrant agrees to abide by all decisions made by the Society, the Group with which it is affiliated or V.A.S. Ltd pursuant to these rules & regulations. 4. In the case of dispute as to the prize list, the same shall be determined by the committee of the Society, whose decision is final. 5. The Society does not hold itself responsible for anything occasioned by printer’s errors in this schedule. 6. The committee may sanction any person, exhibitor, trade site, organization, or other body whose conduct in the opinion of the committee is discreditable or injurious to the interests of the Society or who fails to comply with any rules governing any Show or exhibition or disregards or fails to observe any direction or decision of any official or judge appointed by the Society. The procedures to be followed when disciplinary action is taken are those laid down under V.A.S. Ltd constitution (Disqualification, Suspension and Appeals). 7. Awarding of all prizes is at the discretion of the Judges. The judge’s decision is final. 8. T he Society will not be held responsible for exhibits, but every care will be taken when handling exhibits (non-photo entry classes) 9. Winners for all sections will be announced from the 27 th Feb ruary 2021 via the Show’s website and social media and published in The Mirror Newspaper. PUBLIC LIABILITY The Foster and District Agricultural Society Inc. are committed to providing safe, healthy and environmentally acceptable showgrounds for all stakeholders. Upholding public health in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic was a serious consideration in the decision to host an online show instead of a regular show day. The Society shall not be responsible for the loss or for any damage or injury occasioned to any exhibit or the property of any exhibitor from any cause whatsoever. The exhibitor shall be liable to the Society and its employees, officers and officials for any damage or loss occasioned to any of them by the exhibit or the exhibitor or his agent. FOSTER SHOW COMMERCIAL ON FARM DAIRY COW CHALLENGE Steward: Stuart Mackie 0456 040 474 Judge: TBA Entry: Entries close Sunday 31st January 2021. Judging will be conducted between the 1st and 24th February 2021. Entry forms available from Gippsland Veterinary Group Livestock and Equine Centre or online at www.fostershow.com Entry fee: $20 per farm Rules and regulations: 1. ALL BREEDS AND CROSSBREEDS ARE ELIGIBLE TO ENTER. 2. Farm must be located within a 35km radius of the Foster Showgrounds (boundary town s: Hedley, Mirboo North, Boolarra South, Leongatha South, Yanakie). 3. Maximum of SIX (6) entries per farm, with no more than TWO (2) exhibits entered per clas s. 4. Exhibit must be owned or leased by exhibitor (copy of lease must accompany exhibit ). 5. Judging will be conducted on exhibitor’s farm between the 1st and 24th February 202 1 (steward will contact with date and time). Exhibits can be shown carrying milk. Exhibits c an be washed. 6. Exhibits will be judged standing on concrete or lawn grass. A copy of the exhibit’s herd tes t data must be presented at the term of judging. 7. Rules and regulations of the Foster & District Agricultural Society Inc as per the sho w schedule apply to this competition. CLASS 101. Heifer 2 years old (born between 1st Jan 2018 and Dec 31st 2018) First $100, second $50 sponsored by Homebush Pastoral Pty Ltd 102. Heifer or cow 3 years old (born between 1st Jan 2017 and Dec 31st 2017) First $100 voucher, second $50 voucher sponsored by HiCo Korumburra 103. Cow 4 Years old (born between 1st Jan 2016 and Dec 31st 2016) First $100, second $50 sponsored by Cervus, Leongatha 104. Cow 5 & 6 Years old (born between 1st Jan 2014 and Dec 31st 2015) First $100 voucher, second $50 voucher sponsored by Brown Wigg, Meeniyan 105. Cow 7 Years and Over (born before Dec 31st 2013) First $100, Second $50 sponsored by Storr Transport, Toora CHAMPION HIGHEST B.P.I. COW $100 cash prize sponsored by Gippsland Veterinary Group CHAMPION COW Awarded to Best Cow from all above classes Trophy and $150 cash prize sponsored by Gippsland Veterinary Group FOSTER SHOW ON FARM BEEF CHALLENGE Steward: Alkira Riley 0429 649 212 Judge: David Jerram Entry: Entries close Sunday 24th January 2021. Judging will be conducted before 27th February 2021. Entry forms available from Gippsland Veterinary Group Livestock and Equine Centre, online at www.fostershow.com or by email request to [email protected]. Entry fee: $20 per farm Rules and regulations: 1. ALL BREEDS AND CROSSBREEDS ARE ELIGIBLE TO ENTER. 2. Farm must be located within a 35km radius of the Foster Showgrounds (boundary towns: Hedley, Mirboo North, Boolarra South, Leongatha South, Yanakie). 3. Maximum of SIX (6) entries per farm, with no more than TWO (2) exhibits entered per class . 3. Exhibit must be owned exhibitor. 4. Judging will be conducted on exhibitor’s farm before 27th February 2021 (steward w ill contact with date and time). Exhibits will be judged standing in cattle yards. 5. Rules and regulations of the Foster & District Agricultural Society Inc as per the show schedule apply to this competition. CLASS 201. Pen of 3 weaners (< 12 mo) First $100, second $50 sponsored by Greenham Gippsland Pty Ltd 202. Pen of 3 yearling heifers (< 18mo) First $100, second $50 sponsored by SEJ, Leongatha 203. Pen of 3 yearling steers (< 18mo) First $100, second $50 sponsored by Greenham Gippsland Pty Ltd 204. Pen of 3 PTIC cows (any age) First $100 voucher, second $50 voucher sponsored by Browns Stockfeed, Leongatha 205. Pen of 3 cows with calves at foot First $100, second $50 sponsored by Nutrien Ag Solutions, Leongatha CHAMPION PEN OF CATTLE Trophy and $150 cash prize sponsored by Marriott Family, Foster RESERVE CHAMPION PEN OF CATTLE $100 cash prize sponsored by Harris Farms, Dumbalk SOUTH GIPPSLAND SILAGE QUALITY COMPETITION Sponsored by Cervus, Leongatha and Forage Lab Australia Steward: David Huggins 0455 099 196 Prizes: 1st $200, 2nd $100, 3rd $50 Conditions of Entry 1. Silage samples will be assessed based on data prov ided by samples submitted to Forage Lab Australia only. Silage must have been produced between 1st October and 31st December 2020 within a 35km radius of Foster. 2. Competition entry is free however you must pay the laboratory fee for the analysis of your sample /s. For most accurate analysis we recommend that core tested samples should be sent no later than Wednesday, so that the sample is received in the best condition possible. 3. There is no limit on the number of entries submitted per farm. 4. Silage analysis results are to be sent with completed entry form to [email protected] no later than 31st January 2021. 6. Winning samples will be announced online and in The Mirror Newspaper from the 27 t h F ebruary 2021 7. For enquiries about silage sampling methods and handling please contact David Huggins on 0455 099 196. For all other enquiries please contact the show secretary on 0425 728 525. CLASS 301. Silage quality HAY BALE ART COMPETITION Sponsored by Integrated Packaging Entry and competition rules: 1. Entry fee: FREE – we hope this competition can be a fun way for the community to get creative and involved in the Foster Show 2.