4-H LIVESTOCK PROJECTS
CRAWFORD COUNTY
2011-12
FAIR HANDBOOK
University of Illinois Extension
301 S. Cross Street, Suite 290
Robinson, IL 62454
Phone: 618/546-1549
Fax: 618/544-3222
Hours: Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Dear 4-H Family,
We’re excited that you have decided to join over 200 other youth in
Crawford County who are learning new life skills, learning more about
themselves, and learning more about others through the 4-H program.
Enclosed in this booklet is information you will need throughout the
4-H year. You will also receive newsletters that contain information about
upcoming events and activities. We encourage you to keep these
newsletters with your handbook.
4-H shows are educational activities for 4-H members to
demonstrate their accomplishments to the community. Your exhibits
should be prepared to the best of your abilities. If you have questions
about requirements, judging procedures, schedules, or anything else,
PLEASE call the Extension Office. It is always best to have questions
answered and concerns solved before show day.
We are sure you will find 4-H a very rewarding experience. The
important thing to remember is that you gain out of 4-H what you put into
it. We encourage each of you to increase your knowledge and gain skills as
we together follow the 4-H motto, “To Make the Best Better”.
If you have any questions about the 4-H program, please stop by or
call the Extension Office (546-1549). Our hours are Monday through
Friday, 8 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Sincerely,
Stacy Henn
Unit Director
Jessie Crews
Youth Development
Debbie Tedford
Program Coordinator
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University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and
Environmental Sciences* U.S. Department of Agriculture* Local
Extension Councils Cooperating
4-H PLEDGE
I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking
my HEART to greater loyalty,
my HANDS to larger service, and
my HEALTH to better living for
my club, my community, my country
and my world.
4-H CLUB MOTO
“To Make the Best Better”
PURPOSES OF 4-H WORK
To help young people….
…develop skills through project work
…develop leadership through serving as an officer
or committee member
…develop public speaking abilities through talks
and demonstrations
…develop the ability to work with others through
club activities
…develop community awareness.
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4-H & YOUTH COMMITTEE
Karen Maddox
Bob Duzan
Zel Adams
Pam Chapman
Ethan Sholders
Rick Alderson
Kenni Crane
Lauren Gullett
Fantasy Sharrett
Kip Davis
Joel York
Jean Rains
Cheryl Hooks
Lynn McCleave
Lucy Guyer
Eric Wells
Shanna Alexander
Kathy Alderson
LIVESTOCK SUPERINTENDENTS
Beef – Joel York
Goat – Eric Wells
Goat Assistants-Ed Mikeworth/Ralph Beabout
Horse – Lauren Gullett
Assistant – Cheryl Hooks
Poultry – Bob Duzan
Rabbit – Fantasy Sharrett
Sheep – Jon Dart & Jamie Tracy
Swine – Karen Maddox
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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION STAFF
Stacy Larson, Unit Director/CCE/Crawford
Jessie Crews, Youth Development Educator
Debbie Tedford, Extension Program Coordinator
Hope Dennis, SnapEd Coordinator
Rose Michl, Secretary
University of Illinois Extension
MEMBER CODE OF CONDUCT
All participants of the Illinois 4-H Youth Development Program, which is the youth
component of programs planned, conducted, and supervised by University of Illinois
Extension, are responsible for their conduct to University of Illinois Extension personnel
and/or volunteers of the 4-H Youth Development Program.
4-H members’ behavior is expected to demonstrate the character traits of Trustworthiness,
Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. Specifically, 4-H members are expected
to maintain the following standards:
1. Be courteous and respect others.
2. Obey all rules established by members of the club/group and those set for 4-H activities
in which they participate.
3. Treat all people fairly and animals humanely.
4. Respect the property of others.
5. Respect the authority of adult and youth volunteers and others in leadership roles.
6. Avoid profane and abusive language.
7. Show kindness to others and give assistance when needed.
8. Be honest and honor commitments.
9. Do your best and keep trying to improve.
10. Accept responsibility for personal choices.
The following conduct will not be allowed by any youth participating in 4-H
activities or events and is subject to disciplinary action:
Possession, use, or distribution of alcohol and other controlled substances,
including tobacco products--information about prescription drugs should be provided to the
club/group leader or coordinator of the 4-H activity.
1. Theft or destruction of public or private property.
2. Involvement in sexual misconduct or harassment.
3. Unauthorized possession or use of weapons or dangerous materials (including
fireworks).
4. Fighting or other acts of violence.
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CRAWFORD COUNTY
4-H SHOW SCHEDULE
2012 4-H Fair – July 19 – July 26
Crawford County Fairgrounds - Oblong
THURSDAY, JULY 19
TUESDAY, JULY 24
ALL General Projects Judging 4:30 p.m. Sheep Show – 9:00 a.m.
Oblong Fair Grounds & American Legion Goat Show – 11:00 a.m.
FRIDAY, JULY 20
Horse Show – 5:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, JULY 21
Poultry Show – 10:00 a.m.
Rabbit Show – 1:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25
Dairy Show 8:00 a.m.
Heifer & Steer Show – 8:30 a.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 26
Auction Set Up – 8:30 a.m.
General Projects Released 9:00
Livestock Auction – 1:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, JULY 22
Livestock Weigh-In – 1:00 p.m.
Cat & Dog Show – 3:00 p.m.
Barnyard Olympics – 4:00 p.m.
MONDAY, JULY 23
CLEAN UP – ALL 4-H’ers WHO
PARTICIPATED IN THE AUCTION
BE PREPARED TO STAY UNTIL
EVERYTHING IS CLEANED
AND LOADED.
Swine Show – 9:00 a.m.
Tractor Driving Contest – 2:00
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Check out the Crawford County Website
http://web.extension.illinois.edu/crawford/
“The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure
sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which
the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an
appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may
not be accurately reflected in this Premium Book.”
4-H POLICIES
4-H Year:
The 4-H year begins on September 1 and ends on August 31. Enrollment
is open throughout the period.
Membership:
1. Any person, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin,
ancestry, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, or disability
may participate in 4-H programs. Youth who are eight years of age and
have not reached their 19th birthday on or before September 1 of the
current 4-H year may enroll in a 4-H club. 4-H’er must attend at least
three 4-H meetings, one county activity, and attend one fair cleanup,
and if showing livestock an ethics or PQA training to be eligible to show
livestock or general project. (College members must attend one 4-H
Club meeting, one county event, one fair cleanup, and if showing
livestock an ethics or PQA training.)
2. Persons considered to be mentally challenged and older than the
eligibility age for 4-H club membership may participate fully in 4-H.
3. Extension units may allow 4-H enrollment by boys and girls who are
five years of age but not yet eight years of age by September 1 of the
enrollment year. If enrollment is offered to 5-7 year olds, they must be
enrolled as 4-H CLOVERBUD members.
4. After a member’s initial enrollment in 4-H, a member must complete a
re-enrollment and new project sheet each year on an annual basis to
retain an active 4-H member status.
Project Enrollment:
1. All 4-H members must be enrolled in a minimum of one project.
2. All members must be enrolled in 4-H and in projects by deadline
(February 1, 2012) of current 4-H year to be eligible to show at the 4-H
Shows.
3. All members are required: to attend at least 3 club meetings, one
county event, help with a fair cleanup, and if showing livestock, attend
an ethics or PQA training to be eligible to show livestock or a general
project at the 4-H Fair. (College members SEE #1 above.)
Leaders - Types of 4-H Club Leaders:
Organizational Leader – guides the overall organization of the club to
make certain that meetings are scheduled and members are aware of
opportunities and requirements.
Project Leader – works with members in specific projects and teaches
the subject matter required.
Junior Leader – is an older 4-H club member (8th grade and older) who
assumes leadership, responsibility, generally assisting in one of the
areas listed above.
CLOVERBUD CLUB POLICIES
1. Youth ages 5 – 7 (as of September 1 of the program year) are eligible
to enroll in the Illinois 4-H Cloverbud program.
2. The 4-H Cloverbud program is activity-based. “Activity-based” means
a variety of short experiences for youth that create an eclectic,
cooperative, and fun approach to learning through an immediate,
positive feedback response to youth’s involvement in the activity.
3. It is not the intent or the objective of the Illinois 4-H Cloverbud
program to duplicate the 8 – 19 year old Illinois program experience,
nor to create a mini-4-H concept. While many Cloverbuds will continue
to be involved in other 4-H experiences, the Cloverbud program is
designed with specific educational objectives focused on the ages
5 – 7.
4. Cloverbuds will be encouraged to exhibit one project at the county
4-H fair. Cloverbud clubs may complete this as a club activity.
Because 4-H Cloverbuds must be non-competitive exhibits, they will
be eligible to receive a participation award, but no premium funds will
be paid. Livestock exhibits are not permissible, but there may be an
opportunity for Cloverbuds to participate in a “mini-show” if approved
by the 4H livestock superintendent, judge, and Extension staff.
PARENTS
1. Parents should become familiar with what 4-H has to offer and the
responsibilities of its members. They should assist their children in
selecting projects and provide materials and encouragement while the
4-H’er carries out the work. They are responsible for providing
transportation for their youngster to club meetings and other 4-H
events. Sharing of responsibilities are encouraged. Parent’s support
to the club by providing refreshments or hosting a meeting in their
home is most important to the success of a 4-H club. Parents are
always welcome at club meetings and other 4-H events.
2. Volunteers are continuously sought for club and county activities and
committees. Parents are needed in these capacities and are
encouraged to volunteer to do so. If you are interested in
volunteering, call the Extension Office or contact your child’s club
leader.
3. Call the 4-H leader or the Extension Office when you have questions
or suggestions. Your support is essential to the success of 4-H in
helping young people.
ADULT VOLUNTEER BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES
1. Treat others in a courteous, respectful manner demonstrating behaviors
appropriate to a positive role model for youth.
2. Obey the laws of the locality, state, and nation.
3. Make all reasonable effort to assure that 4-H youth programs are
accessible to youth without regard to race, color, national origin, sex,
religion, or disability.
4. Recognize that verbal and/or physical abuse and/or neglect of youth is
unacceptable in 4-H youth programs and report suspected abuse to the
authorities.
5. Do not participate in or condone neglect or abuse which happens outside the
program to 4-H youth programs and report suspected abuse to the
authorities.
6. Treat animals humanely and teach 4-H youth to provide appropriate animal
care.
7. Operate motor vehicles (including machines or equipment) in a safe and
reliable manner when working with 4-H youth, and only with a valid
operator’s license and the legally required insurance coverage.
8. Do not possess, consume or be under the influence of alcohol or illegal
substances while responsible for youth in 4-H activities, nor allow 4-H
youth participants under supervision to do so. All 4-H activities and events
are to be alcohol and drug free.
9. Tobacco use during 4-H sponsored events is discouraged and should
only be done in designated areas and not in the view of youth
participants nor in the 4-H area of the fair.
Failure to comply with any of these guidelines may be reason for termination
of a volunteer.
COUNTY 4-H SHOW POLICIES
Project Enrollment Dates:
 All projects exhibited at the 4-H Show must be made by the exhibitor
within the current 4-H year. Any project not made by the exhibitor or
not made during the current 4-H year will be disqualified and no
premiums will be received.
 Only one project or activity in each project is graded at the 4-H Shows
except for visual arts and livestock.
 All projects must be of “A” rating quality before being eligible for a
champion or State Fair competition.
 Project Entry Forms for the 4-H show must be returned to the
Extension Office by the June 15 deadline date. Entries will not be
accepted by phone, but may be faxed to 544-3222. These forms
will be available online, in the Extension Office, or from your 4-H
Leader.
 Failure to read and comply with the 4-H show rules determined by the
4-H and Youth Committee may result in disqualification of the project
and/or the lowering of the premium.
 The Crawford County 4-H and Youth Committee reserves the right to
change any premiums paid to exhibitors based on availability of
Agriculture Premium Funds.
 The County 4-H and Youth Committee reserves the final and absolute
right to interpret all 4-H Show Rules and Regulations.
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Any exhibitor who wants to PROTEST an entry may do so from
project enrollment date to within two hours after the judging. A
SIGNED, WRITTEN protest must be hand delivered to an Extension
staff member, a superintendent, or the Extension Office to the
attention of the Youth Committee Chair, given to the Youth
Committee Chair, or placed in the locked suggestion box located in
the 4-H building. The Youth Committee will render a decision.
UNSIGNED PROTESTS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. ALL PROTESTS WILL BE
KEPT CONFIDENTIAL.
University of Illinois Extension Information
Crawford County Extension
301 S. Cross Street – Suite 290
Robinson, IL 62454
Telephone: 618/546-1549
Fax: 618/544-3222
Website: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/ccw/crawford
 4-H Shows are held at the Oblong Fairgrounds on Route 33 in Oblong.
Some general projects will be judged at the Oblong American Legion on
Route 33.
 If you need further directions or information, contact the Extension
Office.
 Supplemental information concerning exact times of 4-H Shows and exact
locations along with other details associated with the 4-H shows will be in
the Crawford County 4-H newsletters sent to each Crawford County 4-H
family. Information and forms will also be available on the Crawford
County website at: http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/cce/crawford
 Members with disabilities needing special accommodations should contact
the Extension Office at least two weeks prior to the event.
 In the Event of an emergency during the 4-H Show contact:
Extension Office – 618-546-1549 – 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
 In the event of a weather emergency (lightning, tornado, etc.) during the
4-H Fair, seek shelter in the basement of the Grange Hall located directly
east of the Fair Board Office.
ILLINOIS STATE 4-H PROGRAM:
Illinois State 4-H Office
801 N. Country Fair Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
Telephone: 217/333-0910 Fax: 217/333-9287
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
4-H Handbook - Each 4-H family who has a member/s enrolled in a livestock or general
project/s will receive a 4-H Handbook. This handbook contains important information
about general projects and livestock exhibits. It is the 4-H’ers responsibility to read the
book and to understand the rules.
Project Manuals - 4-H members may request a project manual for projects
in which they are enrolled. These manuals are listed in the 4-H Illinois Clover.
(Exception: there are no project manuals for county projects.)
Newsletters - 4-H families will receive approximately ten newsletters
throughout the 4-H year. These newsletters contain important information
about projects and upcoming activities. PLEASE READ these newsletters and
keep with your 4-H Handbook for reference.
4-H Illinois Clover - Each 4-H family will receive the 4-H Illinois Clover, which lists
all the state projects that are available along with suggested activities relating to each
project. It also lists suggested ages and the manuals for projects. (County projects are
not listed in the 4-H Illinois Clover.)
Judging - Exhibits are evaluated independently, not compared to other
projects. The standards are appropriate to different age levels and number
of years a 4-H’er has been enrolled in a project.
Conference Judging - Projects at the county level are judged using
conference judging. During the judging process, the judge will ask the
individual 4-H’er pertinent questions about his/her project. 4-H’ers should be
knowledgeable about the project, be prepared to talk about goals and
objectives, and able to describe the process used to produce the exhibit.
Judging is a learning experience from which you can learn what you did well
and how you can improve in the future. An exhibit does not measure all that
you have learned, but it is an example of what you have done. Remember to
listen carefully to the judge so that you can accept constructive criticism and
learn from it. Remember that judge’s comments can be helpful, but they are
only one person’s evaluation.
WHAT IS A 4-H CLUB?
1. A traditional 4-H club must have at least five members and one volunteer
leader.
2. The club must have officers.
3. The club must meet a minimum of six times during the year.
4. The club should have a written Constitution and By-laws that lists the club
name, standing committees and regular meeting date, time and place. Other
items may be added to the by-laws as the members wish.
5. A sample outline for this information is located inside the front cover of
the Illinois 4-H Secretary’s Record Book.
6. Club Treasurers are required to turn in their club treasury report by
August 15. These reports are mandated by the State of Illinois to
have a copy on file in the Extension Office.
COUNTY COMMITTEES & ORGANIZATIONS
Jr. Leaders
Jr. Leaders who are 13 years old or are in the eighth grade or above, are
eligible to attend Jr. Leaders’ Meetings. Jr. Leaders elect officers and
sponsor activities, fundraisers, carnival, lock-in, workshops, county camp,
and various county wide activities throughout the year. Jr. Leader
meetings are typically held at 2:00 p.m. one Sunday per month in the
Extension Office.
1. It is suggested that each Jr. Leader help 1-2 younger members set
and work toward goals.
2. In order to go on the Jr. Leader trips, Jr. Leaders are required to
attend at least five of the Jr. Leader meetings AND help at the
Lock-In and/or County Camp as well as fundraisers and other
county events which are planned each year.
4-H & Youth Committee
Members of the Committee serve a 2-year term and may be re-appointed.
Meetings are held as necessary. Committee members are selected with
consideration given to geographic location, different occupations, training,
experience, interests, ages, men, women, youth and social economic groups.
Committee appointments are made in early May. Anyone may apply to
serve.
1. Duties of the Youth Committee may include:
2. To provide an essential communication link between the people in their
county and the committee
3. To set standards and policies for 4-H
4. To interpret and enforce county policies.
5. To establish and assist with programs designed for youth who are not
currently enrolled in 4-H
6. To assist with recruitment of members and leaders
7. To be active in publicity and public relations concerning the county
youth programs
8. To evaluate and set goals for the youth program
9. To review situations that cause concern
ACTIVITIES & COUNTY EVENTS
Carnival
An annual event held in early spring, the carnival provides an opportunity for
clubs to design a booth and raise funds. Jr. Leaders sponsor the event
which is open to the public. The Jr. Leaders retains a ¼ portion of each
club’s ticket sales. A Prince & Princess is crowned and they will be asked to
help at the 4-H Fair by presenting ribbons and awards at livestock shows as
well as ride in county parades if they so choose. The Prince & Princess are
chosen by the largest number of tickets in their canisters. All ticket
proceeds from the Prince/Princess contest will go to the Jr. Leaders.
County Weekend Camp
County Weekend Camp is held in early June at the Baptist Church Camp. Any
4-H’er may attend. Outdoor programs, arts and crafts, and recreation are
offered. Junior Leaders serve as counselors or counselors in training (CIT)
and help with all aspects of the camp.
County 4-H Week
Held the first full week of November each year. Window and bulletin board
displays are decorated by clubs during County 4-H week. The intent of the
display is to promote 4-H to the general public. Displays are to follow the
theme which will be announced in the 4-H Newsletter. Winners will be based
on the following points: be eye appealing using the theme, display the name
of the club, and provide a good image of 4-H. Judges will determine 1st, 2nd,
3rd, and participant winners, with winning clubs receiving a monetary prize.
Exchange Trips
4-H’ers learn about other countries by visiting and hosting 4-H’ers from
another country. Ideas of 4-H programs are exchanged as well as a study of
the geographic area of the exchange. Members entering the freshman year
of high school may participate in the exchange. Exchanges include Japanese
Labo Program, Australia, and sometimes other countries. Contact the
Extension Office for more information if you are interested.
Mini Lock-In
A mini lock-in is held annually. Any 4-H’er who is in 3rd grade or up may
attend and bring a friend. Cloverbuds may also attend if arrangements have
been made with their club leader and an Extension staff member. An
educational program and other activities are planned and implemented by the
Jr. Leaders.
Skating Party
A skating party is typically held on a Saturday afternoon. All 4-H’ers may
attend and bring a guest. A community service project is held by everyone in
attendance bringing a canned food item. All food collected will be donated to
one of the county food pantries.
Swim Party
A swim party is typically held one evening through the week. The Jr. Leaders
sponsor this event sometimes with another 4-H club.
REGIONAL & MULTI-COUNTY EVENTS
4-H Memorial Camp
4-H Memorial Camp is held in June or July at Allerton Park in Monticello, IL.
Cost of the camp is approximately $160 plus transportation. This 5-day
camping experience is designed for young people ages 8-15. A variety of other
outdoor camps are offered. They include: Fishing Camp, and 4-H Mini Camp.
Space Camp
This camp is a 3-day weekend trip to Huntsville, Alabama for 4-H’ers in 7th, 8th
or 9th grades in the fall, typically in October. Information about space camp
will be in the 4-H newsletter. This trip is planned every other year. Contact
the Extension Office for more information.
Fish Camp
Fish Camp is held annually in late spring beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday and
ending at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at Allerton Park in Monticello, IL. A weekend
filled with fun and facts on fishing in Central Illinois. Programs are given by
fishing professionals, fisheries biologists, and extension staff to enhance
fishing skills. Fish camp is open to any adult/child “team” interested in learning
more about fishing. Each adult may attend camp with up to three youth
campers. An adult must attend the entire weekend event with the youth
campers. It is recommended that youth campers be at least 8 years of age.
Both parents are encouraged to attend this family camp.
STATE EVENTS
Judging Contest
Skills in judging are held on the U of I campus. Judging is held in dairy,
forestry, horses, horticulture, livestock, meat, and poultry.
State Fair
Members selected as having the top exhibit in their project represent
Crawford County at the State Fair. A 4-H’er may exhibit in only one general
project. The State Fair is held in mid-August. 4-H’ers must be at least 10
years of age to participate in State Fair judging contests. 4-H’ers exhibiting
livestock are encouraged to take the online ethics training.
http://qaec.extension.illinois.edu is the which is available online for a
designated time.
Illinois 4-H Jr. Leadership Conference
Junior Leadership Conference is held a weekend in February. 7th and 8th grade
4-H members are given the opportunity to meet other 4-H youth from across
the state, enhance their 4-H knowledge, and build leadership skills. Workshops
focus on 4-H opportunities, curriculum, international programs, and leadership
development topics. The program helps the young leader to become aware of
county, multi-county, regional, and state 4-H learning opportunities.
The Great Debate
The Great Debate Conference is held each spring in Springfield for high
school age 4-H’ers to learn more about the legislative process. Participants
hold a mock debate in the State Capitol and hear speakers and meet 4-H
members from across the state.
Illini Summer Academies
Youth 14 by January 1 and older may attend a three-day conference on the
U of I campus. At this unity learning experience, 4-H’ers meet with other
youth from around the state to study projects and activity subject matter
topics and gain leadership and community service skills. This conference is
typically held in June.
Speak Up for Illinois 4-H
This advanced leadership trainings is held a couple of times each year for
older 4-H’ers to be trained in utilizing and enhancing their public presentation
skills. These 4-H’ers can assist Extension staff by speaking to elected
officials and local stakeholders about the 4-H program.
NATIONAL
Citizenship-Washington Focus
Youth, age 14 by May 1 and older, can attend a seven-day conference at the
National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland. While there, 4-H’ers will spend
time in Washington, D.C., visiting the White House, Lincoln’s Memorial,
Arlington Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, and many more historical sights. They will
also meet their congressional delegates. Cost is approximately $1200.
Scholarships are sometimes available. This event is held every other year.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Crawford County Extension Service provides one-half scholarships for
first time participants for members who attend 4-H events. Interested
4-H’ers are asked to contact the Extension Office for further information.
Scholarships are also available to 4-H’ers with financial need. Scholarships are
confidential and require no application. This includes activities such as County
Camp, Lock-Ins etc. Scholarships are offered for: Illini Summer Academies,
Illinois 4-H Jr. Leadership Conference, Citizenship Washington Focus,
Memorial 4-H Camp, Space Camp, and Fish Camp.
4-H & EXTENSION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS - Four $500 4-H
& Extension Foundation Scholarships are awarded to seniors in high school
or college freshmen who are continuing their education beyond high school.
Scholarship applications are due mid April and recipients will be announced
in May. Those who are awarded this scholarship are eligible to receive it
only one time. The recipients are asked to come to the 4-H auction to be
honored as a group and for a photo opportunity with board members from
the 4-H and Extension Foundation.
STATE 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS – Scholarships available to college bound
4-H’ers include Illinois 4-H Legacy of Leadership Scholarship, Livestock
Scholarship, State Fair Jr. Horse Show Scholarship, and Superior Young
Producers Scholarship program.
OTHER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNTIES – Be sure to read your 4-H
Newsletters to learn about other scholarship opportunities which may be
offered by local, state, or national companies and/or individuals.
HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS
4-H Premiums
How we determine the value of X for 4-H Premiums.
Each year our County receives funds to use for premiums. This amount
varies depending on the 4-H enrollment for the entire State. For example
after our 4-H Shows, we count up how many A’s x 5, how many B’s x 4 and
C’s x 3 were awarded to determine the total X’s. We then divide the total
X’s into the total premium money available. This complicated system
enables us to use all the premium money allocated to our County.
For the 2012 4-H Shows, 4-H premiums may not be available.
Premiums are paid based on the amount the State of Illinois is scheduled to
pay each county. Disclaimer: “The Department of Agriculture shall use
its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums.
In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois
fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums,
premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in this Premium
Book.”
For example, if the value of an “A” equals $2.50, “B” equals $2.00 and “C”
equals $1.50, then the 4-H’er would receive a premium check of $12.50 for
an A (blue ribbon), $8.00 for a B (red ribbon), and $4.50 for a C (white
ribbon). These figures are for general projects, but vary with breeding
stock, dairy, goats and horses where values double, due to the increased
care and expense required for these projects. Premium money from the
State is based on how many 4-H’ers exhibit at least one project at 4-H
shows.
Membership Pins - Recognition pins signifying the year of tenure will be
awarded to any 4-H member who requests these from the Extension
Office.
County Project Trophies, Plaques, or Awards - Trophies, plaques, or
awards are donated by local businesses and individuals to be presented to
4-H’ers showing outstanding project work. In livestock projects, these
awards are given to Grand and Reserve Champions. Awards are also
presented to members in other project areas who exhibit the best project
work at the County Fair. Special Clover Ribbons are awarded to outstanding
projects not eligible for State Fair either because the 4-H’ers is less then
10 years old or there is no State Fair category.
Herdsman Award - The Herdsman Award is presented at the 4-H Auction.
This award is presented to the 4-Her who does the best job of cleaning
their stalls, taking care of their animals and assisting others during fair
week. The recipients are chosen by the 4-H Superintendents of Beef,
Swine, Sheep, and Goats.
Jr. Leader Pin - A Junior Leadership pin is the official pin used for
Illinois 4-H Junior Leaders. This pin is awarded to the member their first
year Junior Leaders if requested by a 4-H’er or his/her leader.
Adult Leaders Award - The 4-H Award of the clover is the official
recognition pin for volunteer 4-H adult leaders. These are available to 4-H
leaders at the Extension Office. Leaders may request these pins.
Friend of 4-H Award - This award is given to individuals or organizations
who have provided support and leadership to 4-H on the club and county
level. Generally, a recipient may only be recognized once. The number of
recipients may vary from year to year. Please feel free to nominate
someone who is deserving.
Club Awards - One person from each club, whether a leader or Jr.
Leader, can submit a written summary for club awards each year for each
curriculum in the Illinois 4-H Clover. The Illinois 4-H Club/Group report
form should be used to apply for each of these awards which is due in the
State 4-H Office by September 1. Clubs may also apply to be recognized as
a “Standards of Excellence Club”, by completing 11 of the 14 standards on
Standards of Excellence group report forms. Additional state awards are
available.
CRAWFORD COUNTY 4-H LIVESTOCK HANDBOOK
LIVESTOCK RULES & REGULATIONS
1. Animals must be in place by 12 noon on Sunday of fair week, unless
special permission has been given by the 4-H’ers livestock
superintendent to attend another livestock show.
 Health papers must accompany ALL animals to the fairgrounds
These must be available on request of livestock superintendents.
 All out-of-state animals shall require an entry permit. Permits are
available 24 hours a day, seven days a week 8:00 – 4:30 by calling
(217) 782-4944. Permits may also be obtained online at:
http://www.agr.state.il.us/AnimalHW/animalregistry/login.php
 All animals, except as noted, shall be accompanied by a
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) which shows that the
animal meets all health requirements for the State of Illinois.
CVI’s shall be made available to Bureau of Animal Health Personnel
on request.
 CVI means a legible record made on an official form from the state
of origin which has been issued, signed and dated by an accredited
veterinarian and which shows the name and address of the
animal’s owner/exhibitor and the results of all required tests or
vaccinations.
 A CVI shall list only one animal identification per line; shall be
presented on the form on which it was initially issued; and shall
not be corrected, changed or altered in any manner.
 All animals shall be officially identified. The animal(s) official
identification shall be recorded on the CVI. If animals are from
tuberculosis accredited, brucellosis certified, pseudorabies
qualified, or brucellosis validated herds, the identifying herd
number(s) along with the date of the last herd test(s) shall appear
on the CVI.
 CVI for out-of-state livestock shall be void thirty (30) days after
issuance. CVI for Illinois-origin livestock shall be void ninety (90)
days after issuance.
2. All livestock shall be subject to examination upon entry to any Illinois
fair or exhibition. Any animal showing evidence of infectious, contagious
or communicable diseases shall be immediately withdrawn and held in
quarantine at the owner’s risk and expense until properly treated and
recovered, or until the animal is released to return to the owner’s
premise.
Any livestock infected with scabies, mange, active lesions of
ringworm, soremouth, or multiple warts which are easily visible without
close examination will not be permitted to exhibit and are subject to
quarantine or removal from the fairgrounds. Sheep and goats with
caseous lymphadenitis as evidenced by draining abscesses shall not be
exhibited and are subject to immediate quarantine or removal from the
fairgrounds.
3. Illinois Department of Agriculture personnel or designee may collect
blood, tissue, milk or urine samples from any animal being exhibited to
test for the presence of illegal drugs or banned substances. New
examination techniques, such as ultrasound, may also be used at anytime
while the animals are on the grounds of any Illinois fair or exhibit. The
Illinois Department of Agriculture or designee may collect urine, blood,
tissue or other test samples from exhibition animals at the time of
slaughter.
4. 4-H MEMBERS EXHIBITING HORSES, GOATS, SHEEP, SWINE,
AND BEEF ANIMALS AT THE CRAWFORD COUNTY 4-H FAIR ARE
REQUIRED TO ATTEND A MANTADORY QAEC (QUALITY
ASSURANCE AND ETHICS COURSE) WORKSHOP. DATES FOR THE
WORKSHOP WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN UPCOMING 4-H
NEWSLETTERS. PARENTS ARE ALSO INVITED AND
ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. CERTIFICATION IN PQA (PORK
QUALITY ASSURANCE) IS REQUIRED TO SHOW SWINE AT THE
ILLINOIS STATE FAIR.
5. All livestock must be exhibited in the 4-H Show by the owner or another
Crawford County 4-H’er, unless special permission is given by the
superintendent in charge.
6. All market livestock will be weighed at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon of
fair week. Market beef, sheep, and swine classes will be shown in weight
division classes, as well as by breed. Following natural weight breaks,
superintendents will divide classes as equally as possible into an
appropriate number of classes.
7. Animals shown in market classes may NOT be shown in breeding stock
classes. Exhibitors may choose to show either breeding or market
animals in showmanship classes.
8. Animals standing first in each eligible class will be brought in for Grand
Championship selection. The second place animal in the winning division
will be brought in for Reserve Champion.
9. Registration papers will be required on all animals shown in purebred
breeding classes. Proof of ownership must accompany animal.
Commercial animals require no registration papers.
10. To be eligible to show in purebred beef and swine market classes, the
4-H’er must show registration papers or Land of Lincoln papers if
recognized by breed association. Boar papers will apply for barrows and
bull papers will apply for steers. Check the Illinois State Fair Book for
complete rules and regulations.
11. All animals will be weighed only once.
13. Animals must receive a blue ribbon (A) in the livestock show to be
eligible to receive an award or champion ribbon.
14. 4-H’ers will be allowed to receive livestock grooming help from an
immediate family member or another Crawford County 4-H’er only. No
professional grooming help will be allowed. 4-H’er must be present
when receiving help from a family member.
STALL AND ANIMAL CARE
1.
Anytime a 4-H animal has to be out of the care of the 4-H’er for
more than 24 hours for any reason, the 4-H Office should be
contacted. Animals must be owned, cared for, and maintained daily
by exhibitor and/or his/her immediate family during the required
tenure of ownership. (Sight inspections may be made by the
Crawford County Extension Office staff and/or the species
superintendent.) This project cannot be cared for or maintained by a
professional fitter or professional fitter’s facility either before or
during the County Fair. The 4-H’er and his/her immediate family will
be responsible for getting the entries show ready. FAILURE TO
ABIDE BY THESE RULES WILL BE CAUSE FOR SHOW
INELIGIBILITY.
2.
Stalls and pens will be assigned to each exhibitor by the superintendent
according to entries shown on Pen Assignment Sheet which was turned in
by the 4-H member by June 16. Animals cannot be placed in a stall or
pen without the approval of the superintendent of that species.
3.
Stall must have a neat appearance at all times. All stalls, pens and area
around stalls and pens must be cleaned by the exhibitor after the 4-H
show and auction. Failure to do so will keep the auction and/or premium
check from being released until the assigned pen/stall has been cleaned.
4.
Wash racks are located on the northwest corner of the Livestock Barn.
These are exclusively for the use of 4-H’ers from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Use
during these hours is first come; first serve for 4-H members.
5.
Livestock exhibits must be left in place through Wednesday (unless
special permission is given by superintendent) unless being shown in
open classes or sold at the 4-H auction on Thursday. Livestock shown
in open classes must stay until Thursday following loading of 4-H sale
animals, unless special permission is obtained from the 4-H show
superintendent.
Humane Care Act - All exhibitors of animals shall comply with the
provisions of the Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act. The Illinois
Humane Care of Animals Act prohibits physical mistreatment of
animals. The use of electrical shock or manual striking of animals or
withholding of feed and water are considered direct violation of this
Act. The presence of any type of equipment to induce electrical shock
in the exhibition area will be considered as intent to inflict electrical
shock on animals under care of the person with the equipment. If
violations are observed, the animal(s) will be excused from exhibition
and ordered removed from the grounds with all awards being forfeited.
Any practice or deviation from normal, accepted care, including
physical, medical or mechanical application, shall constitute a violation
of show rule and may result in the animal(s) disqualification and removal
from the fairgrounds.
Rate-of-Gain - Market beef, goat, sheep and swine are eligible for entry
in the rate-of-gain contest. Weigh-in is held near the project starting
date and again prior to the show. Average daily gain is calculated and a
trophy is presented to the owner of the animal with the highest rate of
gain. All market animals in this program will be identified by tattoo and/or
ear tag at the first weigh-in.
Herdsman Award - The Herdsman Award is presented at the 4-H Auction.
This award is presented to the 4-H’er who does the best job of cleaning
his/her stalls, taking care of his/her animals and assisting others during
fair week. The superintendent reserves the right for the final decision of
the recipient.
Land of Crawford - A special class has been established to recognize the
top breeding female, bred and owned by a 4-H’er in beef, goats, sheep, swine
and rabbits. All animals must have registration papers showing the exhibitor
as the breeder and owner of the animal. No premiums are paid for this class.
Prizes will be awarded to the Champion and Reserve Champion in each class.
Females entered in market classes are not eligible for Land of Crawford.
SHOWMANSHIP
1. At the conclusion of the Sheep, Swine, Beef, Dairy, Goat, Rabbit and
Poultry shows, a showmanship contest will be held.
2. Showmanship classes are: (Exhibitors age as of September 1 of current
4-H year)
Class 1 - Jr. Showmanship—Age 8-12
Class 2 - Sr. Showmanship—Age 13 and over
Class 3 - Championship Class
A. Winner of Class 2 - Current Year
B. Winner of Class 3 - Previous Years
3. Regardless of age, Showmanship winner in Class 1 will move up to Class 2
the following year. Winner of Class 2 will move up to Class 3 the current
year. A 4-H’er may win Class 3 an unlimited number of times. Entries on
the 4-H Fair Entry Form are requested. No premiums.
4-H AUCTION
1. Exhibitors will be limited to selling one market animal. Show
Superintendents MUST BE notified immediately following the show as to
which animal the exhibitor has chosen to sell. It is the responsibility of
the 4-Her to give this information.
2. If retaining show rights, the 4-H’er must follow the rules of any show at
which they exhibit. 4-H member must fill out a form prior to auction to
let auctioneer know.
3. Exhibitors may sell only one pen of poultry or rabbits. A rabbit pen
consists of three meat rabbits, poultry pens consist of one entry of LP51
Meat Pen.
4. Exhibitors must stay with animal(s) until it is loaded out after the
auction and help with cleaning, folding and removing chairs, tables,
signs, etc. from the show ring. This means EVERYONE who is
selling an animal at the auction…if you are unable to do this, you
must have made arrangements ahead of time with Extension staff or
livestock superintendent.
5. Stalls must be cleaned after all of your animals have been loaded.
Failure to do so means your auction check and/or premium check will
not be released until this is done.
6. Sale order is based on show placing. Order of sale will be:
A: Grand Champion
B: Reserve Champion
C: Rate of Gain Champion
D: Class Champions
E: “A” rating animals
F: “B” rating animals
G: “C” rating animals
7. Minimum sale weights (for 2012) are:
Beef
850 pounds
Sheep
75 pounds
Swine
200 pounds
 No animal under this weight shall be sold at the auction. Private
sales are advisable.
 ** Maximum sale weight for Swine will be 285 pounds. If a hog
weighs over 285 pounds, the buyer will have the option to pay for
285 pounds or actual weight.
8. No animals shown in breeding classes will be sold in the auction.
9.Any 4-H’er selling an animal at the auction must be present at the
auction (unless special permission is given by the superintendent in charge)
and help to load out animals following the auction.
LIVESTOCK ENROLLMENT DATES:
January 1
Cows - Beef & Dairy
Milking Goats
Breeding Goats
Breeding Sheep
February 1
Steers - Beef & Dairy
April 15
Swine
May 1
Horses, Market Lambs, Ewe Lambs,
Market Goats, Dairy Heifers,
Goat Kids, Poultry, Rabbits
June 1
Beef Heifers
Swine being shown at the State Fair
must be tattooed before 35 days old
1. 4-H’ers must be enrolled in the county Extension Office by the above
dates, which are also the effective dates for ownership (i.e. Dairy
Cows must have been owned by January 1, Beef Steers must have been
owned by February 1, Swine must have been owned by April 15, etc.).
2. Beef, swine, sheep, and market goats will be identified at weigh-in on a
specified Saturday at a central location.
3. A maximum of four market animals per 4-H’er may be tagged in each
species unless state fair intentions are made known.
4. Weigh-in for rate-of-gain will be held at the time of identification.
Exhibit Requirements
The following premiums will be paid on County 4-H projects***:
Market Animals, Poultry, Rabbits, Pygmy Goats, General Projects and
Home Ec. Projects
A - 5X
B - 4X
C - 3X
5. Breeding Stock, Dairy, Goats, Horses
A - 10X
B - 8X
C - 6X
***PREMIUMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON THE
CURRENT STATE PREMIUM SCALE. 2012 NOTE: “The
Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure
sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which
the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an
appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may
not be accurately reflected in this Premium Book.”
4-H SHOW ATTIRE
The 4-H Show can be so much fun that sometimes we forget how
important it is to look our best when exhibiting our project(s). This
does not mean that you need to be in new or dressy clothing. This
means:
 Be neat and clean
 Take hats off while showing projects (judges like to see your face)
 Have hair combed
 Have shirt tucked in and shoestrings tied
 Have hands washed
 Wear closed-toed shoes in the show ring (no sandals for flip-flops)
 Wear jeans or khakis
 Wear shirts with sleeves (no spaghetti straps or tank tops)
Neat appreances will not only make you feel better, it will impress the
judge too. Try to look your best, learn all that you can, and have fun
when showing your project.
BEEF
SPECIFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS
Beef I; Beef II; Beef III
1. Any cow that has calved must show in Cow Class.
2. No bulls over four months old allowed in the 4-H Barn.
3. All animals require health papers. Brucellosis testing is not required
for Illinois cattle. Tuberculin testing is not required for Illinois
cattle.
4.
Read general livestock rules and health regulations thoroughly.
5. The latest starting date for Summer Yearling Heifer, Spring Yearling
Heifer, Junior Yearling Heifer and Senior Yearling Heifer will be
June 1. Latest starting date for the cow class will be January 1.
6. Classes LB1 - LB7 have been divided by breed for ease in registration.
However, they are considered one class and the exhibitor will be
limited to two entries per class (not two entries per breed). For
example each “digit” signifies a class, regardless of the letter(s)
behind the digit. For example - LB1r and LB1si are in the same class LB1, Junior Calf.
7. If only one purebred heifer or steer is in a breed class, that animal
will show in All Other Breeds.
8. The addition of hair, hemp or similar substance to any part of an
animal is prohibited. Doing so will be grounds for disqualification.
9. Must have registration papers for Calf classes in order to show in a
class other than commercial.
BEEF BREEDING CLASSES
Class No.
LB1a Angus Junior Calf, calved on or after January 1, current year.
LB2a Angus Senior Heifer Calf, calved between September 1 and
December 31, the previous year.
LB3a Angus Summer Yearling Heifer, calved between May 1 and August
31, the previous year.
LB4a Angus Spring Yearling Heifer, calved between March 1 and April
30, the previous year.
LB5a Angus Jr. Yearling Heifer, calved between January 1 and March 1,
the previous year.
LB6a Angus Sr. Yearling Heifer, calved between September 1 and
December 31,
two years prior to show.
LB7a Angus Cow, calved before January 1, two years prior to show or any
female that has calved.
LB1h Hereford Junior Calf, calved on or after January 1, current year.
LB2h Hereford Senior Calf, calved between September 1 and December
31, the previous year.
LB3h Hereford Summer Yearling Heifer, calved, between May 1 and
August 31, the previous year.
LB4h Hereford Spring Yearling Heifer, calved between March 1, and
April 30, the previous year.
LB5h Hereford Jr. Yearling Heifer, calved between January 1 and March
1, the previous year.
LB6h Hereford Sr. Yearling Heifer, calved between September 1 and
December 31, two years prior to show.
LB7h Hereford Cow, calved before January 1, two years prior to show or
any female that has calved.
LB1s Shorthorn Junior Calf, calved on or after January 1, current year.
LB2s Shorthorn Senior Heifer Calf, calved between September 1 and
December 31, the previous year.
LB3s Shorthorn Summer Yearling Heifer, calved between May 1 and
August 31, the previous year.
LB4s Shorthorn Spring Yearling Heifer, calved between March 1 and
April 30, the previous year.
LB5s Shorthorn Junior Yearling Heifer, calved between January 1 and
March 1, the previous year.
LB6s Shorthorn Senior Yearling Heifer, calved between September 1
and December 31, two years prior to show.
LB7s Shorthorn Cow, calved before January 1, two years prior to show
or any female that has calved.
LB1c Commercial Junior Calf calved on or after January 1, current year.
LB2c Commercial Senior Heifer Calf calved between September 1 and
December 31, the previous year.
LB3c Commercial Summer Yearling Heifer calved between May 1 and
August 31, the previous year.
LB4c Commercial Spring Yearling Heifer calved between March 1 and
April 30, the previous year.
LB5c Commercial Junior Yearling Heifer calved between January 1 and
March 1, the previous year.
LB6c Commercial Senior Yearling Heifer, calved between September 1
and December 31, 2 years prior to show.
LB7c Commercial Cow, calved before January 1, two years prior to show
or any female that has calved.
LB1l Limousin Junior Calf, calved on or after January 1, current year.
LB2l Limousin Senior Heifer Calf, calved between September 1 and
December 31, the previous year.
LB3l Limousin Summer Yearling Heifer, calved between May 1 and
August 31, the previous year.
LB4l Limousin Spring Yearling Heifer, calved between March 1 and April
30, the previous year.
LB5l Limousin Junior Yearling Heifer, calved between January 1, and
March 1, the previous year.
LB6l Limousin Senior Yearling Heifer, calved between September 1 and
December 31, two years prior to show.
LB7l Limousin Cow, calved before January 1, two years prior to show or
any female that has calved.
LB1chChianina Junior Calf, calved on or after January 1, current year.
LB2chChianina Senior Heifer Calf, calved between September 1 and
December 31, the previous year.
LB3chChianina Summer Yearling Heifer, calved between May 1 and
August 31, the previous year.
LB4chChianina Spring Yearling Heifer, calved between March 1 and April
30, the previous year.
LB5chChianina Junior Yearling Heifer, calved between January 1 and
March 1, the previous year.
LB6chChianina Senior Yearling Heifer, calved between September 1 and
December 31, two years prior to show.
LB7ch Chianina Cow, calved before January 1, two years prior to show or
any female that has calved.
LB1ph Polled Hereford Junior Calf, calved on or after January 1, current
year.
LB2ph Polled Hereford Senior Heifer Calf, calved between September 1
and December 31, the previous year.
LB3ph Polled Hereford Summer Yearling Heifer, calved between May 1
and August 31, the previous year.
LB4ph Polled Hereford Spring Yearling Heifer, calved between March 1
and April 30, the previous year.
LB5ph Polled Hereford Junior Yearling Heifer, calved between January 1
and March 1, the previous year.
LB6ph Polled Hereford Senior Yearling Heifer, calved between
September 1 and December 31, two years prior to show.
LB7ph Polled Hereford Cow, calved before January 1, two years prior to
show or any female that has calved.
LB1si Simmental Junior Calf, calved on or after January 1, current year.
LB2siSimmental Senior Heifer Calf, calved between September 1 and
December 31, the previous year.
LB3siSimmental Summer Yearling Heifer, calved between May 1 and
August 31, the previous year.
LB4siSimmental Spring Yearling Heifer, calved between March 1 and
April 30, the previous year.
LB5siSimmental Junior Yearling Heifer, calved between January 1 and
March 1, the previous year.
LB6siSimmental Senior Yearling Heifer, calved between September 1
and December 31, two years prior to show.
LB7siSimmental Cow, calved before January 1, two years prior to show
or any female that has calved.
LB1sg Santa Gertrudis Junior Calf, calved on or after January 1,
current year.
LB2sg Santa Gertrudis Senior Heifer Calf, calved between September 1
and December 31, the previous year.
LB3sg Santa Gertrudis Summer Yearling Heifer, calved between May 1
and August 31, the previous year.
LB4sg Santa Gertrudis Spring Yearling Heifer, calved between March 1,
and April 30, the previous year.
LB5sg Santa Gertrudis Junior Yearling Heifer, calved between January 1
and March 1, the previous year.
LB6sg Santa Gertrudis Senior Yearling Heifer, calved between
September 1 and December 31, two years prior to show.
LB7sg Santa Gertrudis Cow, calved before January 1, two years prior to
show or any female that has calved.
LB1rp Red Poll Hereford Junior Calf, calved on or after January 1st
current year.
LB2rp Red Poll Hereford Senior Heifer Calf, calved between September
1 and December 31, the previous year.
LB3rp Red Poll Hereford Summer Yearling Heifer, calved between May 1
and August 31, the previous year.
LB4rp Red Poll Hereford Spring yearling Heifer, calved between March 1
and April 30, the previous year.
LB5rp Red Poll Hereford Jr. Yearling Heifer, calved between January 1
and March 1, the previous year.
LB6rp Red Poll Hereford Sr. Yearling Heifer, calved between
September 1 and December 31, 2 years prior to show.
LB7rp Red Poll Hereford Cow, calved before January 1, two years prior
to show or any female that has calved.
LB1aob All Other Breeds Junior Calf, calved on or after January 1st
current year.
LB2aob All Other Breeds Senior Heifer Calf, calved between
September 1 and December 31, the previous year.
LB3aob All Other Breeds Summer Yearling Heifer, calved between May
1 and August 31, the previous year.
LB4aob All Other Breeds Spring yearling Heifer, calved between March
1 and April 30, the previous year.
LB5aob All Other Breeds Jr. Yearling Heifer, calved between January 1
and March 1, the previous year.
LB6aob All Other Breeds Sr. Yearling Heifer, calved between
September 1 and December 31, 2 years prior to show.
LB7aob All Other Breeds Cow, calved before January 1, two years prior
to show or any female that has calved.
LB8 MARKET BEEF (Steers and Heifers)
Animal must have been dropped after January 1 of the previous
year.
LB9 Land of Crawford (registered, born, and bred by 4-H’er)
AWARDS: 1) Champion Female
2) Reserve Champion Female
3) Champion Market Beef
4) Reserve Champion Market Beef
5) Land of Crawford
6) Sr. Showmanship
7) Jr. Showmanship
8) Champion Showmanship
9) Herdsman Award
10) Rate of Gain
DAIRY
SPECIFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS
Dairy I; Dairy II; Dairy III
1.
Any cow that has calved must show in the cow class.
2.
Read general rules and health regulations thoroughly.
3.
Classes LD1 - LD5 have been divided by breed for ease in
registration. However, they are considered one class and the
exhibitor will be limited to two entries per class (not two entries
per breed). For example, LD1h and LD1j are both the same class,
Junior Heifer Calf.
CLASS NO.
LD1h Holstein Jr. Heifer Calf, calved on or after January 1, current
year.
LD2h Holstein Sr. Heifer Calf, calved between July 1 and December 31,
previous year.
LD3h Holstein Junior Yearling Heifer, calved between January 1 and
June 30, current year.
LD4h Holstein Senior Yearling Heifer, calved between July 1 and
December 31, two years prior to show.
LD5h Holstein Cow, Dairy Production, calved before January 1, two years
prior to show or any female that has calved.
LD1j Jersey Jr. Heifer Calf, calved on or after January 1, current year.
LD2j Jersey Sr. Heifer Calf, calved between July 1 and December 31,
previous year.
LD3j Jersey Junior Yearling Heifer, calved between January 1 and June
30, current year.
LD4j Jersey Senior Yearling Heifer, calved between July 1 and
December 31, two years prior to show.
LD5j Jersey Cow, Dairy Production, calved before January 1, two years
prior to show or any female that has calved.
LD1g Guernsey Jr. Heifer Calf, calved on or after January 1, current
year.
LD2g Guernsey Sr. Heifer Calf, calved between July 1 and December 31,
previous year.
LD3g Guernsey Junior Yearling Heifer, calved between January 1 and
June 30, current year.
LD4g Guernsey Senior Yearling Heifer, calved between July 1 and
December 31, two years prior to show.
LD5g Guernsey Cow, Dairy Production, calved before January 1, two
years prior to show or any female that has calved.
GOATS
SPECIFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS
Goats I; Goats II; Goats III; Pygmy Goats
1. The animal must be shown in the breed class for which it shows
predominant characteristics. In case of a question regarding the
class in which an animal will be shown, a committee appointed by the
Superintendent will make a decision.
2. Read general rules and health regulations thoroughly. A Certificate of
Veterinary Inspection must certify that the animal does not exhibit
signs of scrapies. For any animal born after 1/1/2002, the CVI must
include the flock of birth and the flock of origin, if different. Goats
originating from a herd that has previously been classified
as either an infected or source herd can be exhibited in Illinois upon
the completion of an approved herd plan.
3. Members will be limited to 2 entries per class (i.e. 2 entries from
LG1-LG6, 2 entries from LG1md,, 2 entries from LM1, 2 entries from
LM1mm-LM2mm, 2 entries from LG1p- LG6p, and 2 entries from
LG1mp.)
4. Market goats may have horns (includes pygmy goats).
5. All Dairy Goats (classes LG1–LG6) MUST be dehorned.
6. Goats will be sold by the head at the auction, not by the pound.
7.ONLY MARKET GOATS ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE SOLD AT THE 4-H
LIVESTOCK AUCTION AND MUST BE UNDER 12 MONTHS OF
AGE.
CLASS NO.
LG1 Dairy Goat, Doe, under 6 months
LG2 Dairy Goat, Doe, 6 months and under 1 year
LG3 Dairy Goat, Doe, 1 year and under 2 years, not in milk
LG4 Dairy Goat, Doe, 1 year and under 2 years, milking yearling
LG5 Dairy Goat, Doe, 2 years and over
LG6 Dairy Goat, Doe, 2 years and over, not in milk
LG1md Market Dairy Goat, Wether
LM1
LM2
LM3
Meat Goat, Doe, under 6 months
Meat Goat, Doe, 6-9 months
Meat Goat, Doe, 10-12 months
LM4
Meat Goat, Doe, 13-18 months
LM5
Meat Goat, Doe, 19-24 months
LM6
Meat Goat, Doe, over 24 months
LM1mm
Market Meat Goat, Wether, no yearling teeth
LM2mm
Market Meat Goat, Doe, no yearling teech
LG1p
Pygmy Goat, Junior Doe Kid, under 6 months
LG2p
Pygmy Goat, Intermediate Doe Kid, 6-9 months
LG3p
Pygmy Goat, Senior Doe Kid, 10-12 months
LG4p
Pygmy Goat, Senior Doe Kid, 13-18 months
LG5p
Pygmy Goat, Senior Doe Kid, 19-24 months
LG6p
Pygmy Goat, Senior Doe Kid, over 24 months
LG1mp
Market Wether Pygmy Goat
LG9
Land of Crawford (registered, born and bred by 4-H’er)
Awards: 1) Grand Champion Dairy Doe
2) Reserve Champion Dairy Doe
3) Grand Champion Meat Breeding Doe
4) Reserve Champion Meat Breeding Doe
5) Grand Champion Meat Doe
6) Reserve Champion Meat Doe
7) Grand Champion Pygmy Doe
8) Reserve Champion Pygmy Doe
9) Grand Champion Pygmy Wether
10)Reserve Champion Pygmy Wether
11)Grand Champion Dairy Wether
12)Reserve Champion Dairy Wether
13)Grand Champion Meat Wether
14)Reserve Champion Meat Wether
15) Rate of Gain
16) Land of Crawford
17) Sr. Goat Showmanship
18) Jr. Goat Showmanship
19) Champion Goat Showmanship
20) Goat Herdsman
HORSES
Horses I; Horses II; Horses III
1. Exhibitors are allowed one entry per class.
2. Read all general rules and regulations thoroughly.
3. Rosettes to be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finisher of each
class.
4. Exhibitors in Walk Trot not eligible for any other pleasure classes.
5. All ponies 56” and under.
6. Pleasure and Trail - Cannot use Hackamore and tie downs.
7. All horses twelve (12) months of age and older shall be accompanied by
a negative Coggins test for equine infectious anemia (EIA) conducted
within the last twelve (12) months. A copy of this test must be
presented to the horse superintendent prior to unloading and
stalling horse at the fairground. AGID (Coggins) or ELISA tests are
accepted. A CVI is not required for Illinois equine.
8. Ownership or lease papers and two color photos (one of each side) are
required to be turned in to the Extension Office by May 1.
9. It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for 2012 that all 4-H youth on
horseback wear an approved helmet. There are helmets of various
sizes available on loan through the U of I Extension Office.
CLASS NO.
LH1 Pony Halter
LH2 Horse Halter - Mare
LH3 Horse Halter – Gelding
Barrell Race - Horse
LH13 13 & Under
LH14 14 & Over
LH15 Pony Barrel Race
Showmanship at Halter
LH4 13 & Under
LH5 14 & Over
Pole Bending - Horse
LH16 13 & Under
LH17 14 & Over
LH18 Pony Pole Bending
Fun Class
LH19 13 & Under
LH2014 & Over
Western Pleasure - Horse
LH6 Pony Pleasure
LH7 13 & Under
LH8 14 & Over
LH12 Walk Trot
Trail Class
LH21 13 & Under
LH2214 & Over
Awards:Pony Champion
Horse Rider 14 & Over Champion
Pony Reserve Champion Horse Rider 14 & Over Reserve Champion
Horse Rider 13 & Under Champion
Horse Rider 13 & Under Reserve Champion
Raymond Evans Most Improved Award
**Points follow Horse & Rider Combination
POULTRY
SPECIFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS
Poultry I; Poultry II; Poultry III
1. One entry allowed per class per breed and each 4-H’er may
have only 10 total poultry entries.
2. Read all general rules and health regulations thoroughly. All
entries (except waterfowl, i.e. domesticated fowl that
normally swim, such as ducks and geese) shall have
originated from a U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean or equivalent
hatchery or flock OR have a negative Pullorum-Typhoid
test within 90 days prior to exhibition. Exhibitor shall
show proper information as to name and address of owner or
exhibitor, name and address of the authorized testing
agent, date of the testing and the number, breed, and
species of those tested. Any poultry vaccinations must be
performed at least 4 weeks prior to show.
3. Pullorum-Typhoid papers must be submitted to Poultry
Superintendent prior to being penned and they will
remain in his possession until your birds are removed
from the fairground.
4. Entries must be in place by 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.
5. A trio will consist of two females and one male.
6. A pair will consist of one male and one female.
7. Poultry shown as pairs or trios cannot be shown as singles.
8. A cockerel is a male bird hatched during the current year.
9. A pullet is a female bird hatched during the current year.
10.A young bird is a male or female hatched during the current
year.
11. All meat pens shall consist of 3 birds and MUST be the same
species and breed, AND may be a combination of male and
female.
12. There must be a minimum of two entries in Quail and
Pheasant classes to win a trophy. All other classes must be
a minimum of five in a class for a trophy to be awarded.
13. All birds MUST be on display until noon on Wednesday
(unless special permission given by superintendent).
14. Meat pens selling at auction MUST be on display until noon
on Thursday (unless special permission by Superintendent).
15. 4-Hers may sell one poultry project. Only LP51 will be
allowed to sell in the 4-H Auction.
16. Individuals showing small gamebirds will need to provide
appropriate cages for their birds to be displayed.
Class No.
Standard Chickens
LP1 Cock
LP2 Hen
LP3 Adult Trio
LP4 Cockerel
LP5 Pullet
LP6 Young Trio
Bantam Chickens
LP7 Cock
LP8 Hen
LP9 Adult Trio
LP10 Cockerel
LP11 Pullet
LP12 Young Trio
Waterfowl – (Ducks and Geese)
LP13 Drake
LP14 Hen
LP16 Young Male
LP17 Young Female
LP18 Young Pair
LP19 Gander
LP20 Goose
Guineas
LP25 Adult Cock
LP26 Adult Hen
Game Birds – (Pheasant, Quail)
LP37 Adult Cock
LP38 Adult Hen
LP39 Young Bird
Other
LP51 Meat Pen (3 birds same species, breed, color, MUST look
identical)
AWARDS:
1)Grand Champion Overall Poultry
2)Reserve Champion Overall Poultry
3)Best of Show Game Bird (Pheasant, Guinea, Quail)
4)Reserve Best of Show Game Bird (Pheasant, Guinea, Quail)
5)Best of Show Meat Pen
6)Reserve Best of Show Meat Pen
7)Best of Show Waterfowl
8)Reserve Best of Show Waterfowl
9)Best Large Fowl
10)Reserve Large Fowl
11)Best Bantam Chicken
12)Reserve Bantam Chicken
13)Sr. Fowl Showmanship
14)Jr. Fowl Showmanship
15)Champion Showmanship
RABBITS
Rabbits I; Rabbits II; Rabbits III
1. Two entries allowed per class in each of the classes LR1 - LR6
(except for LR2). Classes LR3 through LR6 have been divided into
breeds. EACH 4-H’ER MAY HAVE ONLY 10 TOTAL RABBIT
ENTRIES.
2. Rabbits are to be in place by 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
3. Rabbit judging will be done according to ARBA rules.
4. All rabbits must remain in place until noon on Wednesday, unless
special permission is given by rabbit superintendent.
5. Only meat pens selling at the 4-H auction must remain in place until
noon on Thursday unless special permission is given by rabbit
superintendent.
6. Read all general rules and health regulations thoroughly.
7. Please list the breed of your rabbits on your Fair Entry Form.
8. Rabbits must be tattooed prior to the fair.
9. Best of Fur needs to be enrolled on Fair Entry Form.
CLASS NO.
LR1 Meat Pen - 3 animals of any breed or sex, weighing between
2 - 5 lbs. each and not over 69 days old
LR2 Best Fur Color (any color) – Limit one entry per exhibitor.
LR3c
LR4c
LR5c
LR6c
Californian Sr. Buck - Over 6 months
Californian Sr. Doe - Over 6 months
Californian Jr. Buck - Under 6 months
Californian Jr. Doe – Under 6 months
LR3d
LR4d
LR5d
LR6d
Dutch Sr. Buck - Over 6 months
Dutch Sr. Doe - Over 6 months
Dutch Jr. Buck - Under 6 months
Dutch Jr. Doe - Under 6 months
LR3r
LR4r
LR5r
LR6r
Rex Sr. Buck - Over 6 months
Rex Sr. Doe - Over 6 months
Rex Jr. Buck - Under 6 months
Rex Jr. Doe - Under 6 months
LR3ml
LR4ml
LR5ml
LR6ml
Mini-Lop Sr. Buck - Over 6 months
Mini-Lop Sr. Doe - Over 6 months
Mini-Lop Jr. Buck - Under 6 months
Mini-Lop Jr. Doe - Under 6 months
LR3fl
LR4fl
LR5fl
LR6fl
French-Lop Sr. Buck - Over 6 months
French-Lop Sr. Doe - Over 6 months
French-Lop Jr. Buck - Under 6 months
French-Lop Jr. Doe - Under 6 months
LR3nd
LR4nd
LR5nd
LR6nd
Netherland Dwarf Sr. Buck - Over 6 months
Netherland Dwarf Sr. Doe - Over 6 months
Netherland Dwarf Jr. Buck - Under 6 months
Netherland Dwarf Jr. Doe - Under 6 months
LR3s
LR4s
LR5s
LR6s
Satin
Satin
Satin
Satin
- Sr. Buck - Over 6 months
- Sr. Doe - Over 6 months
- Jr. Buck - Under 6 months
- Jr. Doe - Under 6 months
LR3ob
LR4ob
LR5ob
LR6ob
Other Breed Sr. Buck - Over 6 months
Other Breed Sr. Doe - Over 6 months
Other Breed Jr. Buck - Under 6 months
Other Breed Jr. Doe - Under 6 months
LR9 Land of Crawford (registered, born, and bred by 4-H’er)
AWARDS:
1)Best of Show Individual Buck
2)Reserve Best of Show Opposite Sex
3)Best of Show Meat Pen
4)Reserve Best of Show Meat Pen
5)Best of Fur
6)Reserve Best of Fur
7)Sr. Showmanship
8)Jr. Showmanship
9)Champion Showmanship
10)Land of Crawford
11)Herdsman
SHEEP
SPECIFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS
Sheep I; Sheep II; Sheep III
1. All breeding lambs must have been lambed after September 1,
previous year.
2. All market lambs must have been lambed after January 1, current
year.
3. Market lambs can be a ewe or wether only.
4. Sheep originating from a flock that has previously been classified as
either an infected or source flock can be exhibited in Illinois upon the
completion of an approved flock plan. For any animal born after
1/1/2002, the CVI must include the flock of birth and the flock of origin,
if different.
5. All wethers must be slick shorn. (No patch shearing allowed.)
6. Classes LS1 - LS4 have been divided by breed for ease in
registration. However, they are considered one class and the
exhibitor will be limited to two entries per class (not two entries per
breed.) For example LS1c and LS1d are in the same class - LS1,
Senior Ewe Lamb.
CLASS NO.
LS1c Cheviot Senior Ewe Lamb, lambed between September 1 and
December 31, previous year.
LS2c Cheviot Junior Ewe Lamb, lambed after January 1, current year.
LS3c Cheviot Yearling Lamb, lambed between September 1, two years
prior to show and September 1, previous year.
LS4c Cheviot Older Ewe sheep production, lambed before September
1, two years prior to show.
LS1co Corriedale Senior Ewe Lamb, lambed between September 1 and
December 31 of the previous year.
LS2co Corriedale Junior Ewe Lamb, lambed after January 1, of the current
year.
LS3co Corriedale Yearling Ewe, lambed between September 1, two
years prior to the show and September 1, of the previous year.
LS4co Corriedale Older Ewe, sheep production, lambed before
September 1, two years prior to show.
LS1d
Dorset Senior Ewe Lamb, lambed between September 1 and
December 31 of the previous year.
LS2d Dorset Junior Ewe Lamb, lambed after January 1, of the current
year.
LS3d Dorset Yearling Ewe, lambed between September 1, two years
prior to the show and September 1, of the previous year.
LS4d Dorset Older Ewe, sheep production, lambed before September
1, two years prior to the show.
LS1s Suffolk Senior Ewe Lamb, lambed between September 1 and
December 31 previous year.
LS2s Suffolk Junior Ewe Lamb, lambed after January 1, current year.
LS3s Suffolk Yearling Ewe, lambed between September 1, two years
prior to the show and September 1, previous year.
LS4s Suffolk Older Ewe, sheep production, lambed before September
1, two years prior to show.
LS1h
Hampshire Senior Ewe Lamb, lambed between September 1, and
December 31 previous year.
LS2h Hampshire Junior Ewe Lamb, lambed after January 1, current
year.
LS3h Hampshire Yearling Ewe, lambed between September 1, two
years prior to show and September 1, previous year.
LS4h Hampshire Older Ewe, sheep production, lambed before
September 1, two years prior to show.
LS1cl Columbia Senior Ewe, lambed between September 1 and
December 31, previous year
LS2cl Columbia Junior Ewe Lamb, lambed after January 1, current
year.
LS3cl Columbia Yearling Ewe, lambed between September 1, two years
prior to the show and September 1, previous year.
LS4cl Columbia Older Ewe, sheep production lambed before September
1, two years prior to the show.
LS1l Lincoln Senior Ewe Lamb, lambed between September 1 and
December 31, previous year
LS2l Lincoln Junior Ewe Lamb, lambed after January 1, current year
LS3l Lincoln Yearling Ewe, lambed between September 1, two years
prior to show and September 1, previous year
LS4l Lincoln Older Ewe, sheep production, lambed before September
1, two years prior to show.
LS1sd Southdown Senior Ewe Lamb, lambed between September 1 and
December 31, previous year
LS2sd Southdown Junior Ewe Lamb, lambed after January 1, current
year
LS3sd Southdown Yearling Ewe, lambed between September 1, two
years prior to show and September 1, previous year
LS4sd Southdown Older Ewe, sheep production, lambed before
September 1, two years prior to show.
LS1x Commercial Senior Ewe Lamb, lambed between September 1 and
December 31, previous year.
LS2x Commercial Junior Ewe Lamb, lambed after January 1, current
year.
LS3x Commercial Yearling Ewe, lambed between September 1, two
years prior to the show and September 1, previous year.
LS4x Commercial Older Ewe Sheep Production, lambed before
September 1, two years prior to the show.
LS5 Market Ewe and Market Wether
LS6 Land of Crawford (registered, born, and bred by 4-H’er)
AWARDS:
1)Champion Breeding Ewe
2)Reserve Champion Breeding Ewe
3)Champion Market Ewe
4)Reserve Champion Market Ewe
5)Champion Market Wether
6)Reserve Champion Market Wether
7)Land of Crawford
8)Jr. Showmanship
9)Sr. Showmanship
10)Champion Showmanship
11)Herdsman
12)Rate of Gain
SWINE
SPECIFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS
Swine I; Swine II; Swine III
1.
All market pigs must be farrowed after January 15 of the
current year.
2.
To be eligible to show for Grand Champion and Reserve
Grand Champion market barrow or gilt, the market animal
must weigh between 220 and 285 pounds. Selling weight will
be 200 to 285 pounds.
3.
Classes LW1 - LW2 have been divided by breed for ease in
registration. For showing purposes, all LW1 is considered to
be one class, as all LW2 is considered to be one class. The
exhibitor will be limited to two entries per class. For
example, LW1c and LW1d are in the same class - Breeding
Gilt (January - February). Therefore, any exhibitor can only
take two animals in each class for a total of four breeding
gilts.
4.
Swine cannot be unloaded at the fair ground unless
health papers are presented at the time of unloading.
Swine can only be unloaded on Friday prior to fair week
between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., on Saturday of fair week
from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday 7 a.m. to 12:00
noon. If swine are unloaded at the fair ground without
health papers they will not be able to show and will still
have to be tested for health reasons. These tests need
to be done at least 2 weeks before the fair.
5.
All swine are required to be tested for psuedorabies.
Swine of all ages shall be negative on official test for
pseudorabies conducted within 90 days prior to
exhibition; or swine shall originate immediately and
directly from a qualified pseudorabies negative herd.
CLASS NO.
LW11 Landrace Breeding Gilt (January - February)
LW21 Landrace Breeding Gilt (March - April)
LW1b Berkshire Breeding Gilt (January - February)
LW2b Berkshire Breeding Gilt (March - April)
LW1c Chester White Breeding Gilt (January - February)
LW2c Chester White Breeding Gilt (March - April)
LW1d Duroc Breeding Gilt (January - February)
LW2d Duroc Breeding Gilt (March - April)
LW1h Hampshire Breeding Gilt (January - February)
LW2h Hampshire Breeding Gilt (March - April)
LW1p Poland China Breeding Gilt (January - February)
LW2p Poland China Breeding Gilt (March - April)
LW1s Spotted Breeding Gilt (January - February)
LW2s Spotted Breeding Gilt (March - April)
LW1y Yorkshire Breeding Gilt (January - February)
LW2y Yorkshire Breeding Gilt (March - April)
LW1o Breeding Gilt, all other breeds (January - February)
LW2o Breeding Gilt, all other breeds (March - April)
LW1x Commercial Breeding Gilt (January - February)
LW2x Commercial Breeding Gilt (March - April)
LW3 MARKET GILT AND MARKET BARROW
LW4 Land of Crawford (registered, born, and bred by 4-H’er)
LW5 Carcass Class
AWARDS: 1)Grand Champion Market Gilt
2) Reserve Champion Market Gilt
3)Grand Champion Market Barrow
4)Reserve Champion Market Barrow
5)Grand Champion Breeding Gilt
6) Reserve Champion Breeding Gilt
7)Grand Champion Carcass Class
8)Reserve Champion Carcass Class
9)Rate of Gain
10) Land of Crawford
11)Carcass Class
Carcass Class
1. 4-H’er does not have to specify at weigh-in which animal will be
put in Carcass Class.
2. 4-H’er will still be eligible to show two market animals at the Fair.
3. 4-H’er is responsible for slaughtering and processing fees. The packer will
not purchase the meat.
4. 4-H’er is also responsible for delivering his/her hog to the
packer.
5. 4-H’er is required to be present for judging at the packing plant.
4-H’ers not present will not be judged.
6. All applicable live Swine Show rules will be enforced.
Pork Carcass Requirements:
1. Minimum hot carcass weight of 170 pounds.
2. Maximum hot carcass weight of 225 pounds.
3. Minimum 10th rib fat thickness of 0.50 in.
4. Minimum carcass length of 30.5 in.
5. Maximum loin muscle area of 8.0 sq. in. allowed in calculating percent
FFL and/or Pounds of Acceptable Standardized Fat-Free Lean Gain
per Day on Test.
6. Tenth Rib fat depth and loin muscle area based on hot carcass weight
as follows:
Hot Carcass Weight
170-179 180-189 190-199 200 & over
10th rib fat depth/in(max)
0.90
1.00
1.10
1.20
Loin eye area, sq. in. (min.)
5.25
5.50
5.75
6.00
7. The loin muscle is evaluated for color, marbling, and firmness.
The following scoring systems will be used:
Color – NPPC Official Color Standards range from 1.0 (pale pinkish gray to white)
to 6.0 (dark purplish red). Loin muscle color scores of 2.0 or lower and 6.0 are
disqualified.
Marbling – NPPC Official Marbling Standards range from 1.0 (1%
intramuscular fat) to 10.0 (10% intramuscular fat). Loin muscle scores
greater than 6.0 are disqualified.
Firmness/Wetness – A three point scale of assessing wetness and firmness of
loin muscle will be utilized: 1 = exudative and soft; 2 = moist and firm; 3 = dry
& very firm. Loin muscle firmness and wetness scores of 1 will be disqualified.