Hancock County Junior Fair Rules and Regulations
Section 1.
All exhibitors in Junior Fair Division must be at least 9 years old and in the third grade, and no older than 18 as of January 1st, current year. They must be regularly enrolled members of a FFA/Agricultural Vocation Department, FCCLA/Home Economics Department, Art Department, and Industrial Arts/Technology Department of the Hancock County School System, or a Hancock County 4-H Club, or a Boy Scout, Girl Scout, Camp Fire USA, Junior Achievement Organization. Exhibits may only be made in the area and class that pertains to the project carried.
Section 2.
EDUCATION BUILDING
All Exhibits must be brought to the Education Building from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday before the fair, with the exception of baked goods, crops and vegetables, which must be in place by 9:00 am Wednesday, first day of the Fair.YOUTH BUILDING
All Junior Fair Exhibits must be in place by 7:00 pm Tuesday, the day prior to opening of the fair. Building hours prior to the Fair will be: Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Monday & Tuesday 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm.Release time for Junior Fair Exhibits in the Education and Youth Building will be Tuesday, the day following the Fair, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
ALL JUNIOR FAIR ANIMALS MUST BE IN PLACE BY 8:00 PM TUESDAY THE DAY PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF THE FAIR.
Section 3.
Each exhibitor will be allowed one (1) entry in each class, except in steers, swine, market lambs, dairy feeders and market goats where one (1) or two (2) may be entered.
Section 4.
By agreement of State and County level the following rule governs projects in Vocational Agriculture and 4-H Club work. Exhibitors entered in the Junior Fair Division are eligible to exhibit the same kind of project in ONE (1) department, but are not eligible to exhibit same kind of project in same organization in more than one (1) county. The following are recognized by the Junior Fair Division as separate projects: Dairy Herd Management (cows in production), Dairy Heifer (not fresh), Dairy Feeders, Sheep Breeding, Commercial Market Lamb, Beef Breeding, Steers, Beef Feeders, Market Hogs (not part of the breeding liter), Saddle Horses, Ponies and Draft Horses.
Section 5.
All livestock exhibitors must attend the Quality Assurance Workshop presented by the Junior Fair Committee and Extension Office before entry may be made. The Drug Use Notification Form will be submitted at weigh-in for each market and lactating animal. {One (1) form equals one (1) animal. No form, no weigh-in.}
Section 6.
All animals must enter the McCleary Gate on Fishlock Ave.
Section 7.
All exhibits shall be judged on the A, B, and C basis.
Section 8.
The Hancock County Agricultural Society will provide suitable ribbons and premium awards.
Section 9.
Ribbons will be awarded to all projects on basis of exhibit alone.
Section 10.
All Junior Fair Exhibits must be housed in designated Junior Fair area to be eligible for Junior Fair premiums.
Section 11.
Livestock Skillathon Interviews will be conducted prior to the Fair. Date to be set by the Junior Fair Office. See Livestock Skillathon Interviews section of Junior Fair Premium Book. All Livestock Exhibitors must complete the Livestock Skillathon Interview or Make-Up Skillathon Interview.
Exhibitor will not be a premium if livestock skillathon interview has not been completed. Any exhibitor receiving an incomplete on their Livestock Skillathon Interview will not be allowed to sell their livestock through the sale ring on Sale Day. Those animals may go base bid. Only those attending the Livestock Skillathon Interview will be eligible for the Stewardship Award.
Section 12.
Premiums will be paid on Final Grade:
Beef, Dairy, Dairy Feeders, Dogs, Draft Horses, Goats, Horses/Ponies, Llamas, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, and Swine. A-$5.00, B-$4.00, C-$3.00
Section 13.
Livestock projects must have ownership by the following date of current year:
Hancock County Calf Club, Born & Raised Finished Beef, Independent Steers, Dairy Steers January 1, registered by Jan. 17
Dairy Feeder Calves April 1, registered by April 3
Pullets, Cockerels April 30
Turkeys June 1, hatched no earlier than April 15
Market Lambs & Breeding Sheep June 1
Rabbits June 1, Rabbit Meat Pens August 1
Market Hogs June 1
Beef Breeding & Beef Calves June 1
Goats June 1
Horse/Pony June 1
Llamas June 1
Dogs June 1
Poultry June 1
Beef Feeder July 1
Meat Chickens seven (7) to nine (9) weeks prior to fair.
Section 14.
All Junior Fair Exhibitors must be responsible for care, feeding and handling of livestock exhibits and area around exhibits. All Exhibitors are responsible for their own veterinary costs. Aisles will be inspected daily.
Section 15.
All livestock placed on exhibit are subject to official Health Regulations of the Veterinary Department of the State Department of Agriculture. Health Rules for livestock are given in detail in the Senior Division of the Premium Book.
Section 16.
Each Exhibitor shall present registration papers to the person in charge of exhibits, except in market classes and certain 4-H Club and FFA projects.
Section 17.
Hancock County Agricultural Society is not responsible for Health or Death of sick animal during or after the Fair.
Section 18.
If Superintendents determine an animal requires veterinary care, it will be administered at EXHIBITOR'S EXPENSE. Authorization of release of Sick Animal will be determined by Dept. Superintendent, Veterinarian, Senior Fair Board member or Sale Committee and a release form must be signed by all parties.
Section 19.
Release time for livestock is 6:00 pm Labor Day.
Section 20.
In cases where the Junior Fair exhibitor has more than one (1) animal in the same class or cannot be present for the show, the handler must be a Hancock County Junior Fair Exhibitor.
Section 21.
All Junior Fair exhibitors are required to perform hands-on grooming on their own animal at the Hancock County Fair with the assistance from advisor, family members, or another Hancock County Junior Fair exhibitor. Any exhibitor in violation of this rule will forfeit the right to sell their livestock through the sale ring on Sale Day and animal will go base bid at the discretion of the Junior Fair Committee.
Section 22.
Animals used in the showmanship class must be the contestant's own project exhibited in the Junior Fair, current year.
Section 23.
When Showmanship classes are divided according to age, the age of the exhibitor as of January 1, current year, will be used in determining which class the exhibitor enters.
Section 24.
Winners in the Showmanship Classes, except for Horses, Draft Horses, and Llamas, may not compete in that class the following year, but may compete in Previous Winners Class. Exhibitor may resume competition upon completion of year absent period. Previous Winner: any exhibitor having previously won a Showmanship Class including current year (Junior, Intermediate, or Senior)
Section 25.
Premiums for livestock projects will be paid the day after the show during the fair. Maximum amount paid per specie will be $40.00. The final pickup time for livestock premium money will be by 4:30 p.m. Monday, the final day of the fair, or premium will be forfeited. Showmanship classes are not paid a premium with the exception of the Horse Department.
Section 26.
No exhibitor or helpers shall stay overnight on the Fairgrounds except those staying with parents or adults or with a permit issued and signed by proper authorities. Please check at the Sheriff's trailer for permits.
Section 27.
NO HOUSEHOLD FANS WILL BE ALLOWED IN LIVESTOCK BARNS AND TENTS.
Section 28.
All exhibits must be in place by 8:00 pm the day before the Fair and remain until officially released.
1. Tampering and/or misrepresentation as to breeding, age, ownership, custody and any other irregularity in showing will be considered fraud and deception.
Rule 901:5-14
Prohibition of stimulation or making appear more sound animals entered in competition.
No Society shall permit an injection or administration:(a) of any drug of any kind or description, or the physical application of any electrical, mechanical, or other appliance, to stimulate any animal which is entered in any form of competition.
(b) to any animal, or any material which will conceal the true conformation or condition of said animal, or make said animal more sound than it actually is.
2. Therefore, any artificial means of removing or remedying the physical defects or conformation on exhibition livestock, such as lifting or filling under the skin, including oil, water or any other foreign material, use of string artificial tail heads or heels, and altering the natural color of an animal, dehydration and re-hydration with the use of any form of electrolytes, etc. will be considered fraud and deception.
3. The use of any materials that are colder than fair tap water will not be allowed.
4. Any and all tampering will be determined by the department superintendent of the animal. The exhibitor may be asked to remove animal from the fairgrounds.
5. Feet of animal must be touching the surface of the show arena. All animals giving evidence of such treatment will be barred from competition at the Hancock County Junior Fair.
6. The use of any unapproved drugs is prohibited: Senior Fair Premium Book 959.05.
7. Penalties: Senior Fair Premium Book 959.99.
8. Protests: Senior Fair Premium Book (52).
9. Drug Use Notification Form must be completed for any medication administered during the Fair and submitted to the Jr. Fair Sale Office.
Ohio Department of Agriculture Rules Governing Livestock Exhibitions
A complete set of O.D.A. Livestock Rules are available at the SF Office and over-ride anything printed in this book.
The following grooming, commercial, or medical practice are deemed acceptable to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of livestock:
A. GROOMING PRACTICES
1. Adding soda pop, or gelatin, or other sweeteners to drinking water in nominal amounts to encourage water consumption;
2. Hoof trimming;
3. Non-pigmented hair conditioners, hair grooming products and aerosols;
4. Cosmetic dehorning in market classes.
B. COMMERCIAL PRACTICES
1. Adding molasses or other sweeteners to feed to encourage consumption;
2. Properly administered and approved implants;
3. Castration;
4. Beak trimming;
5. Dehorning;
6. Tattooing;
7. Hot or freeze branding;
8. Humane ringing;
9. Tail docking;
10. Ear notching;
11. Ear tagging;
12. Shearing.
C. MEDICAL PRACTICES
1. Drenching of lambs for medical purposes;
2. Acceptable surgery, including clamps, banks and chemical castration.
The following grooming, commercial, or medical practices are detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of livestock and are prohibited.
1. Applying any electrical, mechanical, or other appliance to stimulate any livestock;
2. Hitting, striking, beating, or otherwise impacting livestock to induce swelling of for the purpose of enhancing, transforming, or changing the true conformation, configuration, or appearance of the livestock;
3. Plugging or sealing of teats;
4. Injecting material into udders for non-medical purposes or otherwise artificially modifying the appearance or conformation of the udder;
5. Using ice internally or externally for purposes of enhancement;
6. Using a stomach tube or pump for any purpose other than for the relief of tympany or gas on the day of exhibiting.
The following describes general responsibilities of the farmer and all persons in their authority, in the proper care and handling of animals raised for food and fiber.
To provide food, water, and care necessary to protect the health and welfare of any animals.
To provide a safe and healthy environment for my animals, that is clean, well ventilated and provides ample space.
To provide a well planned disease prevention program to protect the health of my herd or flock. This includes a strong veterinarian/client relationship.
To use humane and sanitary methods when it becomes necessary to dispose of my animals.
To make timely inspections of all animals to evaluate the health and ensure that all basic requirements are being met.
To ensure proper handling techniques are used to eliminate any undue stress or injury when manual manipulation is necessary.
To provide transportation for my animals that avoids undue stress or injury caused by overcrowding, excessive time in transit or improper handling when loading or unloading.
The willful mistreatment of my animals or the mistreatment of any animal will not be tolerated. In cases of mistreatment, I will notify the proper authorities.
To make management decisions based on scientific fact and to consider the welfare of my animals.
1. Participation in Junior Fair is a privilege and not a right.
2. All exhibitors and spectators will be expected to be cooperative and courteous to all Junior and Senior Fair officials, volunteers, parents, and other members of the public.
3. Practice Good Sportsmanship in all fair activities or events.
4. Make quality your goal in all your exhibits.
5. No person is to coach an exhibitor while the exhibitor is showing an animal in the Show Ring.
6. All members must be present, directly involved, and participating during any grooming of their animal.
7. Dress for any Junior Fair event or activity must be neat and appropriate.