Hancock County Fairboard - See you in 2000, August 29

JUNIOR FAIR RULES AND REGULATIONS

Eligibility and Entries

Section 1.

All exhibitors in the Junior Fair Division who are 9 years old, or third grade, and no older than 18 as of January 1st, current year, and are regularly enrolled members of a FFA/Agricultural Vocation Department, Family and Consumer Science/Home Economics Department, Art Department, and Industrial Arts Department of the Hancock County School System, or a Hancock County 4-H Club, or a Boy Scout, Girl Scout, Campfire Boys and Girls, 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 5:00pm, Saturday before the fair, with the exception of baked goods, crops, 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 8:00 pm Tuesday, the day prior to opening the fair. Building hours prior to the fair will be: Saturday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday and Tuesday 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Release time for Junior Fair exhibits in the Education and Youth Buildings will be Tuesday, the day following the fair, 11:00 am to 8:00 pm.

ALL JUNIOR FAIR ANIMALS MUST BE IN PLACE BY 9:00 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 or two 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 department, but are not eligible to exhibit same kind of project in same organization in more than one county. The following are recognized by the Junior Fair Division as separate projects:
Dairy Herd Management (cows in production),Dairy Heifer (not fresh), Sheep Breeding, Commercial Market Lamb, Beef Breeding, Steers, Market Hogs,(not a part of the breeding litter), 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 market animal. One (1) form equals one 91) market animals. No form, no weigh-in.

Section 6.

All animals must enter the McCleary Gate on Fishlock Ave.

Premiums

Section 7.

All exhibits must be judge on the A,B,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.

Any Junior Fair exhibit 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 paid 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 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, Swine: A-$5.00, B-$4.00, C-$3.00.

General Rules For Livestock

Section 13.

Livestock projects must have ownership by the following date of current year:

Ohio Bank, Independent, Dairy Steers - January 1,
Dairy Feeders calves - April 1,
Pullets, cockerels - April 30,
Turkeys - June 1,
Market Lambs & Breeding sheep - June 1,
Rabbits - June1, Rabbit Meat Pens - August 1,
Market Hogs - June 1,
Beef Breeding & Beef Calves - June 1,
Goats - June 1,
Horse/Pony - June 1,
Liamas - June 1,
Dogs - June 1,
Poultry - June 1,
Meat Chickens - 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 and premiums must be withheld if exhibit has not received proper care.

Section 15.

All Livestock placed on exhibit is 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 in 8:00pm Labor Day.

Livestock Shows & Showmanship

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 immediate 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 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 Showmanship Classes, except for Horses, 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).

Livestock Sale

Section 25.

All animals shown in the Market Animal Class will be sold in the Junior Fair Livestock Sale. One (1) animal per exhibitor will be sold through the ring. If the exhibitor has two (2) animals in one or more species, the second animal shall go at base bid. Animals not disposed of in this way will automatically lose any awards, premiums and ribbons won in Market Class. The exception of this rule will be those animals receiving a C grade, and or any exhibitor receiving and incomplete on their skillathon interview will not be allowed to sell through the sale ring, but may go base bid.

Section 26.

Any animal sold at the Sale must be shown.

Section 27.

Livestock Sale will be held on Labor Day at the Hancock County Fairgrounds. Order of Sale will be determined by the Sale Committee. All animals sold are subject to slaughter; premiums will not be paid until completion of results.

Section 28.

Base Bid Animals may be released early to Base Bid Buyers.

General Rules

Section 29.

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 Sheriff's trailer for permits.

Section 30.

NO HOUSEHOLD FANS WILL BE ALLOWED IN LIVESTOCK BARNS AND TENTS

Section 31.

All Exhibits must be in place by 9:00pm the day before the Fair and remain until officially released.

Tampering Misrepresentation

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.
Therefore, any artificial means of removing or remedying the physical defects or conformation on exhibition livestock, suck as lifting or filling under the skin including oil, water or any other foreign material, use of string, artificial tall 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.
The use of any materials that are colder that fair tap water will not be allowed.
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 and forfeit all premiums.
Feet of animal must be touching the surface of the showing arena. All animals giving evidence of such treatment will be barred from competition at the Hancock County Junior Fair.
The use of any unapproved drugs is prohibited: Senior Fair Premium Book 959.05.
Penalties: Senior Fair Rule 959.99.
Protests: Senior Fair Rule #(52).
'Drug Use Notification Form' must be completed for any medication administered during the fair and submitted to the Jr. Fair sale Office.

Code of Practices

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 my 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 of 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.

Code of Ethics

Participation in Junior Fair is a privilege and not a right.
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.
Practice Good Sportsmanship in all fair activities or events.
Make quality your goal in all your exhibits
No person is to coach an exhibitor while the exhibitor is showing an animal in the Show Ring.
All members must be present, directly involved, and participating during any grooming of their animal.
Dress for any Junior Fair event or activity must be neat and appropriate.