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2015 South Dakota State Fair
Opportunities for FFA Members
September 3 - 7 2015
Livestock
Chapter Exhibits
Agricultural Mechanics Exhibits
Agri-Science Exhibits
Horticulture Exhibits
Sponsors of Premium money through the SD State Fair Office
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Welcome to the 2015 South Dakota State Fair FFA Livestock shows. We appreciate your support of FFA and the
youth programs at the state fair. This booklet contains all the information needed for the livestock shows. It is extremely
important to carefully read through the booklet so that you don’t miss any part of registration or the shows.
The entry deadline this year is August 21st. THERE IS NO LATE DEADLINE!!!!! ALL
ENTRIES ARE DUE AUGUST 21 WITH NO EXCEPTIONS. All FFA entry forms will be sent to the
FFA Livestock Superintendent. Make checks out to the South Dakota State Fair and include them with
the entry forms. You will not be sending anything to the state fair office for the FFA shows. All of this is
printed on the entry forms.
Market animals will be weighed for class breaks only. The entry form will serve as proof of ownership. By
signing the entry form, the advisor is certifying that he/she has seen the animals and they are owned by the student.
Make sure that you look at the registration times and locations. We must abide by the printed schedule so we can
get the show schedules posted in a timely manner. Showmanship will be open to everyone. We will divide the
showmanship into divisions if there are too many that come back for showmanship. I hope you have a great State Fair
and good luck in the shows.
Send in these 4 things – ENTRY FORM, ONE WAIVER, W-9, AND PAYMENT
Sincerely,
Dave VanderWal,
FFA Livestock Superintendent
1206 North Samara Ave.
Volga, SD 57071
Phone (605) 690-0880
FFA Entry & Show Times NO EXCEPTIONS
All FFA livestock exhibits will be checked in at the FFA show office
You need wt. slips from the 4-H scale for market & birth date & ID for breeding
CHECK IN DEADLINES
(Animals MUST be checked in PRIOR to this time)
Goats – 12:00 noon Fri.
Beef – 5:30 pm Fri.
Swine – 12:00 noon Sat.
Sheep – 12:00 noon Sat.
Dairy – 12:00 noon Sat.
Sunday, August 30
4:00 – 5:00 pm – Ag Mechanics building will be open to bring entries in.
Thursday, Sept. 3
8:00am – 12:00 am – Beef weigh in – 4-H Beef barn
8:30am – 2:30 pm – Beef and Meat goats may be checked in – FFA Show Office
10:00am – 2:00pm – Market Meat Goat weigh in – 4-H area
12:00 noon – All classes 1,2,3 must be in place and will be judged.
Friday, Sept. 4
8:00 am – 12:00 am – Beef weigh in – 4-H Beef barn
8:00 am – 5:30 pm – Meat Goats, Beef, Sheep, Swine, Dairy may be checked in – FFA Show office
All Goats must be checked in by noon, Beef Must be checked in by 5:30 pm Friday
9:30 am - 5:00 pm – Swine weigh in, 4-H Swine Barn
8:00 am - 3:00 pm – Mkt Sheep weigh in, 4-H Show Ring
6:00pm – Breeding and Market Meat Goat show – 4-H show ring
Saturday, Sept. 5 (No livestock trailers on fairgrounds after 9:00 am Saturday)
9:00 am – All livestock must be penned by this time
8:00 am – 12:00 noon – Swine, Sheep and Dairy check in – FFA Show Office
1:00 pm - Beef Show, OC Beef Barn
2:00 – 4:00 pm – Rabbit registration – Rabbit barn
6:00 pm – Rabbit Show – Rabbit barn
Sunday, Sept. 6
9:30 am - Dairy Show, OC Dairy Barn
6:00 pm - Sheep Show, 4H Livestock Show Ring
Monday, Sept. 7
7:30 am - Swine Show, OC Swine Barn
4:00 pm - Round Robin, OC Beef Barn
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Animal Industry Board Health Regulations
FFA REQUIREMENTS
A current, completed Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, listing individual animal official identification must accompany all animals
exhibited at the South Dakota State Fair. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection must be issued within 30 days of Fair entry.
Certificates of Veterinary Inspection written for animals (other than horses and pets) originating from outside the State of South
Dakota must have a telephone import permit number listed on the certificate. The consignee should be listed as: South Dakota State
Fair, 890 3rd St. SW Huron, SD 57350
 Exhibitors must have a separate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) for each species of animal exhibited.
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Exhibitors with animals entering the State Fairgrounds between 6 AM and 12:00 AM (Midnight) must present a CVI to a
representative of the South Dakota Animal Industry Board (AIB) at the gate. This CVI is retained by the exhibitor and given
to the show superintendent when the exhibitor receives stall assignments.
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Stall assignment information should be written on the CVI before placing the CVI in a designated collection area.
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AIB personnel will collect the CVIs from the designated collection area.
The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection should be turned in, after the pen number has been assigned, at the following locations:
4-H Livestock Complex Office for all 4-H beef, goats, horses, and sheep;
Open Class Swine Complex Office for 4-H swine;
4-H Rabbit Building Office for 4‐ H rabbits;
Exhibitors need to present the CVI when they register for the Cat Show.
At the direction of the State Fair Commission, all animals will be subject to testing for foreign substances by the State Veterinarian.
FFA CATTLE REQUIREMENTS
A current, completed Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, listing individual animal official identification must accompany all animals
exhibited at the South Dakota State Fair. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection must be issued within 30 days of Fair entry.
Certificates of Veterinary Inspection written for animals originating from outside the State of South Dakota must have a telephone
import permit number listed on the certificate. The consignee should be listed as: South Dakota State Fair, 890 3rd St. SW Huron,
SD 57350
 Exhibitors must have a separate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) for each species of animal exhibited.
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Exhibitors with animals entering the State Fairgrounds between 6 AM and 12:00 AM (Midnight) must present a CVI to a
representative of the South Dakota Animal Industry Board (AIB) at the gate. This CVI is retained by the exhibitor and given
to the show superintendent when the exhibitor receives stall assignments.
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Stall assignment information should be written on the CVI before placing the CVI in a designated collection area.
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AIB personnel will collect the CVIs from the designated collection area.
The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection should be turned in, after the pen number has been assigned, at the following location:
4-H Livestock Complex Office
All market beef must be individually identified by a 4-H Green Tag. Additional identification methods may be listed on the CVI.
FFA SHEEP AND GOAT REQUIREMENTS
A current, completed Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, listing individual animal official identification must accompany all animals
exhibited at the South Dakota State Fair. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection must be issued within 30 days of Fair entry.
Certificates of Veterinary Inspection written for animals originating from outside the State of South Dakota must have a telephone
import permit number listed on the certificate. The consignee should be listed as: South Dakota State Fair, 890 3rd St. SW Huron,
SD 57350
 Exhibitors must have a separate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) for each species of animal exhibited.
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Exhibitors with animals entering the State Fairgrounds between 6 AM and 12:00 AM (Midnight) must present a CVI to a
representative of the South Dakota Animal Industry Board (AIB) at the gate. This CVI is retained by the exhibitor and given
to the show superintendent when the exhibitor receives stall assignments.
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Stall assignment information should be written on the CVI before placing the CVI in a designated collection area.
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AIB personnel will collect the CVIs from the designated collection area.
The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection should be turned in, after the pen number has been assigned, at the following location:
4-H Livestock Complex Office for all sheep and goats;
All market goats and market sheep must be individually identified by a 4‐ H Green Tag and a USDA Official Scrapie ID tag.
Additional identification methods may be listed on the CVI.
All Market Lambs should be fresh shorn before arriving at the South Dakota State Fair. In addition, lamb exhibitors must be prepared
to remove canvas covers or lamb tubes to assist state veterinarians examining the animals. Any animal determined to be carrying
disease must be removed from the fairgrounds immediately.
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FFA SWINE REQUIREMENTS
A current, completed Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, listing individual animal official identification must accompany all animals
exhibited at the South Dakota State Fair. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection must be issued within 30 days of Fair entry.
Certificates of Veterinary Inspection written for animals originating from outside the State of South Dakota must have a telephone
import permit number listed on the certificate. The consignee should be listed as: South Dakota State Fair, 890 3rd St. SW Huron,
SD 57350
 Exhibitors must have a separate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) for each species of animal exhibited.
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Exhibitors with animals entering the State Fairgrounds between 6 AM and 12:00 AM (Midnight) must present a CVI to a
representative of the South Dakota Animal Industry Board (AIB) at the gate. This CVI is retained by the exhibitor and given
to the show superintendent when the exhibitor receives stall assignments.
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Stall assignment information should be written on the CVI before placing the CVI in a designated collection area.
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AIB personnel will collect the CVIs from the designated collection area.
The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection should be turned in, after the pen number has been assigned, at the following location:
Open Class Swine Complex Office for 4-H swine;
All swine must be individually identified by a 4-H Green Tag.
Additional identification methods may be listed on the CVI.
FFA RABBIT REQUIREMENTS
A current, completed Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, listing individual animal official identification (tattoo) must accompany all
animals exhibited at the South Dakota State Fair. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection must be issued within 30 days of Fair entry.
Certificates of Veterinary Inspection written for animals originating from outside the State of South Dakota must have a telephone
import permit number listed on the certificate. The consignee should be listed as: South Dakota State Fair, 890 3rd St. SW Huron,
SD 57350
 Exhibitors must have a separate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) for each species of animal exhibited.
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Exhibitors with animals entering the State Fairgrounds between 6 AM and 12:00 AM (Midnight) must present a CVI to a
representative of the South Dakota Animal Industry Board (AIB) at the gate. This CVI is retained by the exhibitor and given
to the show superintendent when the exhibitor receives stall assignments.
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Stall assignment information should be written on the CVI before placing the CVI in a designated collection area.
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AIB personnel will collect the CVIs from the designated collection area.
The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection should be turned in, after the cage number has been assigned, at the following location:
4-H Rabbit Building Office for 4‐ H rabbits;
All 4-H Rabbit exhibits must be permanently tattooed in the left ear at the time of State Fair entry.
FFA DEPARTMENT 100
GENERAL RULES
All Shows are SD State Fair shows, run by State Fair rules and management for FFA members
1.
Entries and fees (payable to SD State Fair) are to be mailed to Dave VanderWal, 1206 North Samara Ave.
Volga SD 57071. Entries due August 15th. Entry forms are included in this booklet, and additional forms are available by request.
There is no entry fee in the Agri--Science, Ag Mechanics, Horticulture or Chapter Exhibit Divisions, but pre-registration is required. SEE
ENTRY FORM FOR DETAILS. The entry form MUST be signed by the local FFA Advisor or School Administrator.
2.
No entries will be accepted after August 15.
3.
Entries in this department are open to active or incoming FFA members of the South Dakota FFA Association. Each State
Fair exhibitor must have completed a semester of Ag education and be a paid FFA member on the chapter roster or be enrolled in an
ag education class as an incoming 7th – 12th grade student with their next years FFA dues paid to the State FFA office in Brookings by
August 15th. Members may retain their active membership until November 30 following the fourth National FFA Convention after high
school graduation.
All active FFA members are eligible to enter. All participants must follow the FFA CODE OF CONDUCT while at
the fair from the time of registering at FFA until finished with FFA activities. (See code of conduct on last page of book.) Livestock
entered by FFA members must be a part of their supervised agricultural experience program in agricultural education. If you have more
than one animal in the ring, you must have another SD FFA member show your animal. Each animal may be entered in only one lot.
4.
All prize money (except livestock) will be sent to the local advisor by the South Dakota State Fair at the close of the Fair.
Livestock premiums will go to the student.
5.
In the event the premiums exceed the budget, the South Dakota State Fair reserves the right to prorate award money. Class
1-3 premiuims bill be lumped together by chapter.
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6.
Chapter Exhibits and Ag Mechanics must be in place by 12:00 noon, the 1st day of the fair and remain in place until 6:00 p.m.
the last day of the Fair.
7.
All FFA livestock must be checked in upon arrival at the South Dakota State Fair at the appropriate check in area for each
species. Failure to properly check in your animal will be cause for ineligibility to show.
8.
Ownership and Grand & Reserve eligibility for all animals will be verified at entry.
9.
Livestock exhibitors T-shirts and exhibitor numbers will be distributed at the FFA Ag Mechanics building in the office. Each
exhibitor is responsible to pick up the exhibitor number and shirt prior to the show.
CHAPTER SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
$50.00 cash premium will be awarded to the Chapter having the most total points in all divisions. Chapters must have a
Chapter Exhibit, at least one Ag Exhibit and one Livestock entry to win. Points awarded for all classes, showmanship, and Grand
and Reserve Champion as follows:
1st - 50; 2nd - 45; 3rd - 40; 4th - 30; 5th - 20; 6th - 10; 7th - 5; 8th - 5; 9th - 5; 10th - 5
CLASS 1 - FFA CHAPTER EXHIBITS
$3.00/exhibit
Premiums: 1st- $25 2nd- $15 3rd- $10 4th- $5 5th- $5
1.
Exhibits will be judged the first day of the Fair week. Entries and W-9 forms are due Aug. 15.
2.
The educational exhibit for each school should be limited to one theme. Chapter exhibits will be disqualified if the same display
is used in two (2) consecutive years.
3.
Each booth will be 8 feet wide, 10 feet deep, and no more than 8 feet high.
4.
The South Dakota FFA Foundation will award a plaque to the first place Chapter winner.
5.
The South Dakota State Fair will provide the drapery for the booths.
FFA Chapter Exhibit Score Card
General Appearance
a.
b.
c.
d.
Symmetry and balance
Clearness of pictures and charts
Centralization of project theme
Pleasing and neat appearance
a.
b.
c.
d.
Ability to attract attention
Holding of interest
Creation of desire
Stimulation of thinking
Interest
200
Practicability
200
a.
b.
c.
d.
Recognition of local needs
Correlation with statewide program
Economic soundness
Practical management involved
a.
b.
c.
Originality
Timeliness
Promotion of Agriculture
a.
b.
c.
d.
200
Effectiveness of results obtained
Part taken by students in obtaining results
Value of training involved to students
Value of results to community and state
Creative
200
Result
TOTAL
200
1,000
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CLASS 2 - FFA AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITS
$3.00/exhibit
1.
Articles exhibited must have been constructed by FFA members either as a part of their agricultural instruction in Agricultural
Education or as a part of their supervised agricultural experience program.
2.
The entries may be individually owned or chapter owned. Entries, waivers, and W-9 forms are due Aug. 15.
3.
An article can be shown only once at the Fair, but does not have to be constructed during the year of the Fair.
4.
All articles must be clean and in a presentable condition even though they may have been used during the year.
5.
Each article shown will have a tag or sign showing the name of the chapter and the name of the exhibitor.
6.
Entries will be judged on the basis of workmanship, structure and design, practicability and materials used.
7.
To be eligible to compete for the chapter award, provided by the SD FFA Foundation, a chapter must have a minimum of four
exhibits.
8.
The judge will not award premiums or points for entries in any section that does not meet acceptable standards of quality.
9.
The South Dakota State Fair will award a plaque to the Chapter having the most total points in class 2. Points awarded as
follows: 1st - 50; 2nd - 45; 3rd - 40; 4th - 30; 5th - 20; 6th - 10; 7th - 5; 8th - 5; 9th - 5; 10th – 5
10.
Entries must be in place by 12:00 noon, the first day of Fair Week and remain in place until 6:00 p.m. the last day of Fair
Week. Entries may come in Sunday August 30 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm.
11.
Entries will be judged the 1st day of Fair Week.
FFA Agricultural Project Exhibit Score Card
Workmanship
a.
b.
General appearance
Skills (careful workmanship and number of skills)
15
25
Structure and design
a.
b.
Strength and durability
Originality (mainly for addition of accessories to a
standard design or original design, if practical)
15
a.
b.
Labor saving on the farm or in agri--business
Convenience and usefulness
10
10
a.
Economic choice of material
15
10
Practicability
Material
TOTAL
100
Premiums on ag projects will be paid to the top six projects in each area, on the basis of total points awarded, divided into the total
premium available.
The following points are assigned to lots based on the amount and degree of difficulty of work involved. The following are only
examples.
POINTS ALLOCATED
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Lot 1 – Large Metal Projects
200
100
50
40
30
20
100
50
40
30
20
Livestock Trailer
Wagon Chassis
A-Frame Hoist
Auger Wagon
Flat Bed Trailer
Machinery Transport Trailer
Cattle Squeeze
Hopper Bottom Bin
Small Building
Wagon Box
Restored Tractor or Vehicle
Lot 2 – Medium Metal projects
200
Bale Mover
Engine Stand
Engine Hoist
Hydraulic Press
Drill Press
Hay Feeder
Head Gate
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Two Wheel Trailer (under 6')
Pickup Rack
Farm Gate
Farrowing Crate
Log Splitters
Pickup Storage Box
Loading Chute
Other Than Named
Lot 3- Small Metal Projects
80
40
30
20
10
10
200
100
50
40
30
20
80
40
30
20
10
10
30
20
10
10
10
10
Post-driver
Sawhorses
Shop Stool
Car Ramps
Tool Cabinet
C-clamp
Draw Bar Pin
Feed Scoop
Branding Irons
Other Than Named
Lot 4 - Large Wood Projects
Hay Feeder
Flat Bed Trailer
Two Wheel Trailer
Pickup Rack
Farm Gate
Pickup Storage Box
Dog House
Pickup Rack
Feed Bunk
Picnic Table
Ladders
Small Building
Other Than Named
Lot 5 – Small Wood Projects
Feed Scoop
Plant Press
Model Buildings
Trellis
Birdhouse
Tool Rack
Other Than Named
Lot 6 - Home Accessory Projects
Clocks
Gun Racks
Shelving
Picture Frames
Furniture
Other Than Named
Horticulture
points per Lot
30
20
10
10
10
10
Must Indicate Proper Care Instructions for display on hang tag.
Lot 7 – Corsages/Boutonnieres (fresh or silk)
Lot 8- Cut Floral Arrangements (spray or centerpiece: seasonal or all occasion, about a $30.00 value for materials and labor attach an
itemized bill to exhibit.)
Lot 9 – Hanging Baskets (standard 10“-12” pot with hanging hardware attached)
Lot 10 – Decorative Planters (any size or shape container with outdoor annual plants)
CLASS 3 - FFA AGRI--SCIENCE EXHIBITS
$3.00/exhibit
1.
Agricultural Education programs teach the application of scientific principles through classes and activities in a wide range of
areas. Many agricultural careers require an understanding of science; therefore, this State Fair program is designed to encourage and
reward FFA members for conducting an Agri--science project. International Science Fair rules should be followed for all projects.
2.
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3.
Eligibility
Be an active member of SD FFA.
Submit your intent to participate by sending in a State Fair entry form August 15th.
The Agri-science project must fall into one or more of the categories listed below.
A -- Plant/Soil Science
B -- Animal Science /Zoology
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C -- Environmental Science
D -- Mechanical/Engineering Science
E -- Food Science/Biochemistry
4.
Agri-science Project Summary - Provide a concise written project report of the Agri-science project to include the project title,
an abstract, an introduction (including the background, purpose, and the hypothesis), procedure, observations (including any table and
graphs), the results, conclusions which can be drawn from the results, and the bibliography. The information provided below briefly
explains the items to be included in the written report.
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Cover Page with Project Title - What was your Agri-science project, your name, and chapter?
Abstract - Summarize in one paragraph your Agri-science activity/project.
Introduction - This will include the background information obtained from the literature review, the statement of the problem studied, and
the hypothesis.
 Procedure - Explain the experimental design which was developed from the hypothesis and acquired background information, the
methods used in carrying out the activity/project, the materials needed to duplicate the activity, the procedure for completi ng it, and how
data was recorded.
 Data Collection - Display a precise record of the data collected. This may include tables, lists or graphs as well as a record of
observations made during the experiment.
 Results - Interpret the data and explain how variables could have affected the data.
Conclusions - Summarize the results and indicate if the information allows us to accept or reject the hypothesis or if the information was
inconclusive. The first statement will refer directly to the activity/project. The second statement will expand the results to similar situations.
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5.
Reference Used - Sources of information you used to conduct your project. Be sure to credit all your sources.
Letters of Recommendations - Attached to the application should be two letters of recommendation from the applicant's
employer/supervisor, another individual (the ag instructor, science instructor, counselor, principal or other school official) involved in the
applicant's project who can relate the development of scientific skills by the student.
Supporting Photographs - You may submit a maximum of five photographs, no larger than 4" x 6", with a brief caption (50 words or less)
for each.
Display - Each entry will include a display about the project. The display must be no more than 30" deep, 48" wide and 108" tall. 40"
tables will be provided.
JUDGING CRITERIA
Agri-science Summary
Academic Achievement and
School/Community Activities
Agri--science Project Summary
Display
Response to Questions
TOTAL
35 pts.
15 pts.
50 pts.
20 pts.
30 pts.
150 pts.
6. All Agri-science projects will be judged on the 1st day of the Fair at 12:00 p.m. in the FFA Building. The FFA members must be
present to respond to questions asked by the judges. There is no application form, just a project summary. Exhibits must remain until
6:00 p.m. on the last day of the fair.
7. AGE DIVISIONS - Please indicate the entrant's age/age division on the State Fair entry form
The Agri-science Fair will be divided into four divisions:
LOT 1 – Incoming 7th and 8th Grade
2 – Incoming 9th and 10th Grade
3 – Incoming 11th and 12th Grade and College Freshman
4 – Group Projects (Two students working together on a project regardless of grade level)
South Dakota State Fair
will provide $25.00 and the SD FFA Foundation will provide a plaque to the first
place entry in each of the four divisions.
Overall winners in Agri--science will be selected for the
following cash awards:
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
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$100
$ 50
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CLASS 4 - FFA MARKET GILT AND BARROW SHOW
$8.00 per animal
1. The show will be held in the Open Class Swine Complex. Show schedules and entry times are listed at the beginning of this book.
Upon arrival on the fairgrounds exhibitors must check in with the FFA Show Superintendent or you will not be entered in the show. All
market hogs will be tattooed for identification purposes. The exhibitor or their representative must be present at the time of the
tattooing and will be responsible for recording the tattoo number. Failure to check in your animal with FFA entry personnel will result in
ineligibility of animal to show.
2.
Entry deadline: Weigh in, tattooing and check in for the FFA show will occur at the 4-H entry point.
3. The State Fair livestock entry form is due August 21. Entry must be accompanied by a $6.00 per animal fee. Attach entry fee to
entry form provided and mail to FFA Livestock Superintendent. No limit for # of entries per FFA member.
3.
4.
This is open to all active SD FFA members.
All animals must be owned by, or leased by the FFA member or immediate family, and in possession of the exhibitor on or before
JUNE 1, of current year. You can not show an animal in an FFA Show that is also entered under another person’s name in a 4-H
class with the exception of joint ownership in the immediate family. The local FFA Advisor certifies ownership by his/her signature
on the entry form sent to Dave VanderWal by AUGUST 21st.
5.
Animals entered can be either sex, purebred or crossbred. All breeds may enter.
6.
Animals must have been born after February 1 of current year
7.
Animals must have been on feed by May 1 of current year
8.
Sub-lots will be determined by weight and posted before the show. Management reserves the right to combine lots. One Grand
& Reserve Champion FFA Market Gilt and one Barrow will be selected.
8.
9.
All market swine will be sent to slaughter. Price will be based on the current market price. A condemned carcass shall be the loss
of the consignor.
The Swine showmanship will be held at the conclusion of each division. Exhibitors may only enter one of the showmanship
divisions. The Grand Champion Showman from each division will compete in the Round Robin Showmanship event on Monday
afternoon.
Lot 40 - Gilts
Lot 41 - Barrows
PREMIUMS:
4 or more head showing per sub-lot
PREMIUM: $20 17 15 10 5
1 to 3 head showing per sub-lot
PREMIUM: $15 10 5
GRAND CHAMPION - $150
RESERVE CHAMPION - $75
SWINE HEALTH REGULATIONS
All swine shall be accompanied by a health certificate issued by a licensed, accredited veterinarian within thirty (30) days of the opening of the Fair.
Health certificates must be turned in when penning hogs. Health certificates will be retained by the inspector.
1. Swine exhibited at the Fair, as well as the herd from which they came, must be free from contagious and communicable diseases.
2. South Dakota has been named a Brucellosis Validated state. Animals originating in South Dakota do not need a brucellosis test. All other entries
not originating in South Dakota must test negative to a Brucellosis test or originate from a validated swine Brucellosis free state. This test must be
conducted by a state-federal laboratory and the blood drawn by a licensed accredited veterinarian. Official individual animal identification must be
recorded on the health certificate.
PSEUDORABIES (PRV) REGULATIONS
There will be no PRV testing or other PRV requirements on South Dakota origin swine. Swine from other states must have a health certificate,
telephone permit, and be negative at the 1-2 dilution SN test or the Elisa PRV test. No PRV vaccinated swine may enter the State Fair.
1. All entries from states other than South Dakota must be accompanied by a HEALTH CERTIFICATE WITH A TELEPHONE PERMIT NUMBER
obtained by the issuing veterinarian by calling the South Dakota Animal Industry Board at 605-773-3321.
2.
At the direction of the State Fair Commission, all animals will be subject to testing for foreign substances by the State
Veterinarian.
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CLASS 5 - FFA BREEDING EWE, LAMB, and RAM SHOW
$8.00 per animal
1. The show will be held in the 4-H Livestock Show Ring. The show schedule and entry times are listed at the beginning of this book.
Upon arrival on the fairgrounds exhibitors must check in with the FFA Show Superintendent or you will not be entered in the show .
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The state Fair livestock entry form is due August 21. Entry must be accompanied by a $6.00 per animal fee. Attach entry free to
entry form provided and returned to the SD FFA Livestock Superintendent. No limit for # of entries per FFA member.
2. This is open to all active SD FFA members.
3. Open to all purebred and grade animals. All animals must be owned or leased by the exhibitor or immediate family member by
JUNE 1ST. You can not show a lamb in an FFA Show that is also entered under another person’s name in a 4-H class with the
exception of joint ownership in the immediate family. The local FFA Advisor certifies ownership by his/her signature on the entry form
sent to Dave VanderWal by AUGUST 21st.
4. Lots will be made up after check-in and posted before the show. Management reserves the right to combine lots. Please bring
registration papers to Check in for the Registered classes.
5.
The FFA Sheep Showmanship will be held after each breeding and market show. All participants are eligible. The SD FFA
Foundation will award a plaque to the top showman and rosettes for 2nd and 3rd places in each one. The top showman from each
division will compete in the round robin.
6. All showmanship contestants must own or lease the animal they are showing and should wear hard -soled shoes. All exhibitors
must wear a FFA T-shirt during the showmanship contest to be eligible for Showmanship awards. No advertising is allowed on head
gear.
7. The principles of good herdsmanship are to be followed by maintaining the stalls and alleys in a clean and attractive manner
throughout the fair.
MEAT BREEDS
(Dorset, Hampshire, Suffolk, Montadale, Shropshires, Southdown, Oxford, etc)
WOOL BREEDS
(Columbia, Rambouillet, Targhee, Corriedale, Polypay, etc.)
Lot 50a – Yearling Rams Meat Breeds September 1, 2013 and September 1, 2014
Lot 50b – Yearling Rams Wool Breeds September 1, 2013 and September 1, 2014
Lot 51a – Fall Rams Meat Breeds September 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014
Lot 51b – Fall Rams Wool Breeds September 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014
Lot 52a – Spring Ram Lambs Meat Breeds Born on or after January 1, 2015
Lot 52b – Spring Ram Lambs Wool Breeds Born on or after January 1, 2015
Lot 53a - Registered Yearling Ewe Meat Breeds, September 1, 2013 and September 1, 2014
Lot 53b - Registered Yearling Ewe Wool Breeds, September 1, 2013 and September 1, 2014
Lot 53c - Grade Yearling Ewe Meat Breeds, September 1, 2013 and September 1, 2014
Lot 53d - Grade Yearling Ewe Wool Breeds, September 1, 2013 and September 1, 2014
Lot 54a – Registered Fall Ewes Meat Breeds September 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014
Lot 54b – Registered Fall Ewes Wool Breeds September 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014
Lot 54c – Grade Fall Ewes Meat Breeds September 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014
Lot 54d – Grade Fall Ewes Wool Breeds September 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015
Lot 55a - Registered Ewe Lamb Meat Breeds Born on or after January 1,2015
Lot 55b - Registered Ewe Lamb Wool Breeds Born on or after January 1,2015
Lot 55c - Grade Ewe Lamb Meat Breeds Born on or after January 1,2015
Lot 55d - Grade Ewe Lamb Wool Breeds Born on or after January 1,2015
PREMIUMS
4 or more head showing per sub-lot
PREMIUM: $20 17 15 10 5
1 to 3 head showing per sub-lot
PREMIUM: $15 10 5
GRAND CHAMPION Ewe over all breeds - $150
RESERVE CHAMPION Ewe over all breeds - $75
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RESERVE CHAMPION Ram over all breeds - $75
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CLASS 6 - FFA MARKET LAMB SHOW
$8.00 per animal
1. The show will be held in the 4-H Livestock Show Ring. Show schedules and entry times are listed at the beginning of this book.
Upon arrival on the fairgrounds exhibitors must check in with the FFA Show Superintendent or you will not be entered in the show.
 The State Fair livestock entry form is due August 21. Entry must be accompanied by a $6.00 per animal fee. Attach entry fee to
entry form provided and return to the SD FFA Livestock Superintendent. No limit for # of entries per FFA member.
2.
This is open to all active FFA members in South Dakota.
3.
4.
All animals must be owned by or leased and in possession of the exhibitor or immediate family member on or before June 1 of
current year. You can not show a lamb in an FFA Show that is also entered under another person’s name in a 4-H class with the
exception of joint ownership in the immediate family. The local FFA Advisor certifies ownership by his/her signature on the entry
form sent to Dave VanderWal by AUGUST 21st.
Open to market lambs, either sex, purebred or crossbred.
5.
Animals must have been born after December 1 of previous year.
6.
Animals must have been on feed by June 1 of current year,
7.
Lambs weighing under 80 pounds will not be eligible for entry in State Fair market lamb show. Lots will be made up after the
weigh-in and posted before the show. Management reserves the right to combine lots if there is not a sufficient number of animals
to warrant a good show. One overall Grand & Reserve FFA Market Lamb will be selected.
8.
In order to be eligible for exhibit, market lambs must be sheared after July 1 of current year.
9.
Animals exhibited may be sold at auction.
10. The FFA Sheep Showmanship will be held at the end of each division of the sheep show, everyone is eligible. The SD FFA
Foundation will award a plaque to the top showman and rosettes for 2nd and 3rd places in each division. The top showmen in
each division will compete in the round robin.
11. All exhibitors must wear a FFA T-shirt during the showmanship contest to be eligible for showmanship awards. No advertising is
allowed on head gear.
12. All showmanship contestants must own or lease the animal they are showing.
13. The principles of good herdsmanship are to be followed by maintaining the stalls and alleys in a clean and attractive manner
throughout the fair.
LOT 60 – Ltw/Htw Ewe Lambs
LOT 61 – Ltw/Htw Wether Lambs
PREMIUMS
4 or more head showing per sub-lot
PREMIUM: $20 17 15 10 5
1 to 3 head showing per sub-lot
PREMIUM: $15 10 5
GRAND CHAMPION - $150
RESERVE CHAMPION – $75
SHEEP HEALTH REGULATIONS
1. All sheep must be accompanied by a health certificate issued by a licensed, accredited veterinarian within thirty (30) days of entry
to the Fair. The health certificate must show identification as to breed, sex, number, etc.
2. Statements to appear on health certificate: “Sheep are free from contagious and communicable disease and there has been no foot
rot in the flock in the past 12 months” and “ examination of the premise and herd of origin shows no evidence of nor exposure to
Scrapie”.
3 The health certificate must be turned in at the time of penning the sheep and will be retained by the inspector.
4.
Sheep originating from a state known to have had sheep scabies within the past year will be required to be dipped or treated
before importation into South Dakota.
5.
All out-of-state sheep also will be required to have a permit issued by the South Dakota Animal Industry Board to the licensed
accredited veterinarian issuing the health certificate (605-773-3321).
6. Any sheep which is not accompanied by a properly filled out and signed health certificate or does not comply with any of the above
regulations will not be admitted to the Fair.
7. At the direction of the State Fair all animals will be subject to testing for foreign substances by the State Veterinarian.
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CLASS 7 - FFA BEEF BREEDING HEIFER SHOW
$12.00 per animal
1. The show will be held in the Open Class Beef Complex. Upon arrival on the fairgrounds, exhibitors must check in with the FFA
Show Superintendent during proper entry times listed at the beginning of this book or you will not be entered in the show.
The State Fair livestock entry form is due August 21. Entry must be accompanied by a $10.00 per animal fee. Attach entry fee
to entry form provided and return to the SD FFA Livestock Superintendent. No limit for # of entries per FFA member.
2.
This is open to all active FFA members in South Dakota.
3. Open to all commercial heifers, purebred, or crossbred. All breeds can enter. The lots will be divided by birth date and English or
Exotic breeds.
4.
Lots will be made up after check-in and posted before the show. Management reserves the right to combine lots.
5. The Beef Showmanship contest will be after each breeding and market steer show. All exhibitors are eligible. The SD FFA
Foundation will award a plaque to the top showman and rosettes for 2nd and 3rd places in each division. The top showmen from each
division will compete in the round robin. The top showmen from each division will advance to the State Fair You-Fit-It Contest.
4.
All showmanship contestants must own or lease the animal they are showing and should wear a FFA T-shirt during the
showmanship contest to be eligible for showmanship awards. No advertising is allowed on head gear.
7.
All animals must be owned by or leased and in possession of the exhibitor or immediate family member on or before JUNE 1ST, of
current year. You can not show an animal in an FFA Show that is also entered under another person’s name in a 4-H class with
the exception of joint ownership in the immediate family. The local FFA Advisor certifies ownership by his/her signature on the
entry form sent to Dave VanderWal by AUGUST 21st.
8.
The principles of good herdsmanship are to be followed by maintaining the stalls and alleys in a clean and attractive manner
throughout the fair.
Lot 70 -- English Breeds Beef Heifer (Hereford, Red Angus, Angus, Shorthorn)
Lot 71 – Exotic Breeds Beef Heifer (Charolais, Maine Anjou, Gelbvieh, Simmetal, Limosin,
Chianina, Crossbreds)
PREMIUMS
4 or more showing per sub-lot
PREMIUM: $50 40 30 20 10
1 to 3 head showing per sub-lot
PREMIUM: $30 20 10
GRAND CHAMPION - $200
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION - $100
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CLASS 8 - FFA MARKET HEIFER AND STEER SHOW
$12.00 per animal
1. The show will be held in the Open Class Beef Complex. Show schedule and entry times are listed at the beginning of this book.
Upon arrival on the fairgrounds, exhibitors must check in with the FFA Show Superintendent or you will not be entered in the show.
2. The State Fair livestock entry form is due August 21. Entry must be accompanied by a $10.00 per animal fee. Attach entry fee to
entry form provided to the SD FFA Livestock Superintendent. No limit for # of entries per FFA member.
3.
This is open to all active SD FFA members.
4.
All animals must be owned or leased by and in possession of the exhibitor or an immediate family member on or before JUNE 1st
of current year. You can not show an animal in an FFA Show that is also entered under another person’s name in a 4-H class with
the exception of joint ownership in the immediate family. The local FFA Advisor certifies ownership by his/her signature on the
entry form sent to Dave VanderWal by AUGUST 21st.
5.
Open to all market heifers, purebred, or crossbred. All breeds can enter. Sub-lots will be divided by weight.
6.
Animals must have been born on or after January of previous year.
7.
Animals must have been on feed since February 1 of current year.
8.
Animals weighing under 850 pounds will not be eligible for entry in State Fair market Beef lots. Lots will be determined by weight
and posted before the show. Management reserves the right to combine lots.
9.
Animals exhibited may be sold at auction. The sale will be held in conjunction with the 4-H Beef sale in the 4-H beef barn sale ring.
Showmanship:
10. The Beef Showmanship contest will be after each breeding heifer and market steer show. All exhibitors are eligible. The SD FFA
Foundation will award a plaque to the top showman and rosettes for 2nd and 3rd places in each division. The top showmen from
each division will compete in the round robin. The top showmen from each division will advance to the State Fair You-Fit-It
Contest.
11. All showmanship contestants must own or lease the animal they are showing and should wear hard-soled shoes.
12. All exhibitors must wear a FFA T-shirt during the showmanship contest to be eligible for showmanship awards. No advertising is
allowed on head gear.
13. The principles of good herdsmanship are to be followed by maintaining the stalls and alleys in a clean and attractive manner
throughout the fair.
LOT 80 — Beef Market Heifer
LOT 81 — FFA Market Steer
PREMIUMS
4 or more showing per sub-lot
PREMIUM: $50 40 30 20 10
1 to 3 head showing per sub-lot
PREMIUM: $30 20 10
GRAND CHAMPION - $200
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION - $100
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CATTLE, BEEF and DAIRY
HEALTH REGULATIONS
1.
All cattle must be accompanied by a health certificate issued by a licensed and accredited veterinarian within thirty (30) days of the
opening of the Fair. All cattle originating from out of state also must have a permit number issued by the Animal Industry Board. Health certificates must
be turned in at the time of stalling animals. Health certificates will be retained by the inspector.
2.
Cattle originating in herds from tuberculosis free states may be shipped to the South Dakota State Fair without a tuberculin test.
A. Cattle originating in South Dakota must:
1,
Be negative to the brucellosis test conducted by an official laboratory within thirty (30) days of opening of the Fair.
2.
Females, if officially vaccinated and if beef breeds under
24 months of age or dairy breeds under 20 months of age,
do not need to be tested for brucellosis.
3.
Bulls less than 12 months of age, steers, spayed heifers
and market heifers need not be tested.
3.
All cattle must meet the brucellosis qualifications by one of the following methods:
A. Cattle originating in South Dakota must:
1.
Be negative to the brucellosis test conducted by an official
laboratory within thirty (30) days of opening of the Fair.
2.
Females, if officially vaccinated and if beef breeds under
24 months of age or dairy breeds under 20 months of age,
do not need to be tested for brucellosis.
3.
Bulls less than 12 months of age, steers, spayed heifers
and market heifers need not be tested.
B. Cattle originating out-of-state must:
1.
Be negative to the brucellosis test conducted by an official
laboratory within thirty (30) days prior to entry.
2.
Be official vaccinates under 24 months of age for beef and under 20 months of age for dairy.
3.
Be negative to brucellosis test conducted by an official
laboratory within thirty (30) days prior to entry if bulls over
12 months of age.
4.
Be accompanied by proper health certificates if steers.
5.
The South Dakota Animal Industry Board reserves the right to secure blood samples from any or all cattle exhibited at the Fair for the
purpose of applying the agglutination test for brucellosis at any time the cattle are on the fairgrounds.
6.
Only health certificates issued by licensed accredited veterinarians will be recognized. Consignee should be: South Dakota State Fair
– Huron SD 57350
7.
Animals with contagious diseases such as warts, ringworm, pink eye, and lump jaws will not be allowed
on the fairgrounds.
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CLASS 9 - FFA DAIRY HEIFER SHOW
$8.00 per animal
1. The show will be held in the Open Class Dairy Barn. Show schedules and entry times are listed at the beginning of this book.
Upon arrival on the fairgrounds exhibitors must check in with the FFA Show Superintendent or you will not be entered in the show.
2. Entry deadline – August 21. Entry should be accompanied by a $6.00 per animal fee. Attach entry fee to entry form provided
and return to the SD FFA Livestock Superintendent. No limit for # of entries per FFA member.
3.
This is open to all active South Dakota FFA members.
4.
Open to all breeds of dairy cattle. Information on age (including month, day, and year of birth and breed) must be shown at
registration. Please bring registration papers to register. If you have a leased animal you will need your lease papers.
5.
All animals must be owned or leased by and in possession of the exhibitor or immediate family member on or before
JUNE 1st of current year. You cannot show an animal in an FFA Show that is also entered under another person’s name
in a 4-H class or open show with the exception of joint ownership in the immediate family. The local FFA Advisor certifies
ownership by his/her signature on the entry form sent to Dave VanderWal by AUGUST 21st.
6.
If you are showing FFA and/or 4-H and plan to stay in the Open class shows, be prepared for the possibility to move to a different
stall location in the Dairy Barn for the second half of the week.
7.
Lots will be made up after check-in and posted before the show. Management reserves the right to combine lots.
8.
The SD FFA Foundation will award a plaque to the top showman and rosettes for 2nd and 3rd places.
9.
All exhibitors are eligible for the FFA Dairy Showmanship contest. All exhibitors must wear a FFA T-shirt or FFA Official Dress
during the showmanship contest to be eligible for showmanship awards. No advertising is allowed on head gear. The top 2
showmen will compete in the FFA round robin.
10. The principles of good herdsmanship are to be followed by maintaining the stalls and alleys in a clean and attractive manner
throughout the fair.
LOT 110 — All other dairy breed Junior Heifer Calf
Birthdate 3-1 to 6-1, of current year
LOT 111 — Holstein Junior Heifer Calf
Birthdate 3-1 to 6-1, of current year
LOT 112— All other dairy breeds Intermediate Heifer Calf
Birthdate 12-1 of previous year to 2-28 of current year
LOT 113 — Holstein Intermediate Heifer Calf
Birthdate 12-1 of previous year to 2-28 of current year
LOT 114 — All other dairy breed Senior Heifer Calf
Birthdate 9-1, of previous year to 11-30 of previous year
LOT 115 — Holstein Senior Heifer Calf
Birthdate 9-1, of previous year to 11-30 of previous year
LOT 116 — All Other dairy Breed Summer Yearling Heifer
6-1 to 8-31 of previous year
LOT 117 — Holstein Summer Yearling Heifer
6-1 to 8-31 of previous year
LOT 118 — All other dairy breed Junior Yearling Heifer
Birthdate 3-1 to 5-31, of previous year
LOT 119 — Holstein Junior Yearling Heifer
Birthdate 3-1 to 5-31, of previous year
LOT 120 — All other dairy breed Winter Yearling Heifer
Birthdate 12-1-13 to 2-28 of previous year
LOT 121 — Holstein Winter Yearling Heifer
Birthdate 12-1-13 to 2-28 of previous year
LOT 122 — All other dairy breed Senior Yearling Heifer
Birthdate 9-1-13 to 11-30-13
LOT 123 — Holstein Senior Yearling Heifer
Birthdate 9-1-13 to 11-30-13
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— JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER – ALL OTHER DAIRY BREEDS
— RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER – ALL OTHER DAIRY BREEDS
— JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER HOLSTEIN
— RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER HOLSTEIN
LOT 124 — All other dairy breed 2 Year Old Cows
Birthdate 9-1-2012 to 8-31-2013
LOT 125 — Holstein 2 Year Old Cows
Birth date 9-1-2012 to 8-31-2013
LOT 126 — All Other Breed 3 & 4 Year Old Cows
Birth date 9-1-10 to 8-31-2012
LOT 127 — Holstein 3 & 4 Year Old Cows
Birth date 9-1-10 to 8-31-2012
LOT 128 — All other dairy breed Aged Cow
Birthdate prior to 9-1-10
LOT 129 — Holstein Aged Cow
Birthdate prior to 9-1-10
— SENIOR CHAMPION – ALL OTHER DAIRY BREEDS
— RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION – ALL OTHER DAIRY BREEDS
— SENIOR CHAMPION HOLSTEIN
— RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION HOLSTEIN
— CHAMPION FEMALE – ALL OTHER DAIRY BREEDS
— CHAMPION FEMALE HOLSTEIN
— SUPREME CHAMPION DAIRY FEMALE
PREMIUMS
4 or more head showing per sub-lot
PREMIUM: $20 17 15 10 5
1 to 3 head showing per sub-lot
PREMIUM: $15 10 5
JUNIOR CHAMPION - $35
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION - $20
SENIOR CHAMPION - $35
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION - $20
CHAMPION HOLSTEIN - ROSETTE
CHAMPION ALL OTHER DAIRY BREEDS - ROSETTE
SUPREME CHAMPION FEMALE – PLAQUE provided by SD FFA FOUNDATION
THE FFA MISSION
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of
students by developing their potential for
PREMIER LEADERSHIP, PERSONAL GROWTH,
and CAREER SUCCESS through agricultural education.
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CLASS 10 - FFA RABBIT SHOW
$6.00 per rabbit
1.
Show schedules and entry times are listed at the beginning of this book. You must check in with the FFA Show Superintendent
between 2:00 PM -4:00 PM on Saturday, September 1st in the rabbit barn or you will not be entered in the show
2.
Entry fee $4.00 per rabbit payable by August 15, with entry form.
3.
FFA Rabbits will be housed in the 4-H/Open Class Rabbit Building, (so they must be entered into competition in either open
class or 4-H). All rabbits must check in the the open class or 4-H superintendent , so they may receive cage placement. All
animals must be owned or leased by and in possession of the exhibitor or immediate family member on or before JUNE 1st of
current year. You cannot show an animal in an FFA Show that is also entered under another person’s name in a 4-H class
with the exception of joint ownership in the immediate family. The local FFA Advisor certifies this requirement by his/her
signature on the entry form and affidavit which is due August 21.
5.
Rabbits will be released on Monday by either the Open Class or 4-H rabbit superintendent.
5.
All rabbits will need to be tattooed in the left ear the day of registration.
7.
Definition of terms:
Jr. Rabbit – under 6 months of age
Intermediate – 6-8 months
Sr. rabbit – over 8 months of age
8.
All rabbits must have a health certificate.
9.
At time of registration rabbits will be examined for worthiness to be shown.
10.
It is the responsibility of the FFA member to make sure the rabbits are well cared for during state fair. FFA members should
check rabbits frequently during the day.
11.
Rabbit show is open to all active FFA members. Rabbits must be owned or leased by FFA student and if necessary
ownership will be verified.
12.
There will be a showmanship contest for FFA exhibitors. SD FFA Foundation will award a plaque to the top showman and
rosettes for 2nd and 3rd places. 4H Rabbit show guidelines will be used.
13.
The rabbits will be judged according to breed and split into their lot groups. Ribbons for 1 st, 2nd, and 3rd will be given in each
breeds lot. There will be a Best of Show and a reserve champion chosen. Best of show and reserve will receive rosettes.
14.
FFA members need to wear the State Fair FFA t-shirt over a long sleeved shirt.
15.
The breed and variety of rabbits will need to be on entry form. Class breakdowns will be made after check-in. Management
reserves the right to combine classes.
Lot- 1- Senior Buck
Lot – 2 – 6-8 Buck (Intermediate)
Lot – 3 – Junior Buck
Lot – 4 – Senior Doe
Lot – 5 – 6-8 Doe (Intermediate)
Lot – 6 – Junior Doe
PREMIUMS
1 entry/class:
2 entries/class:
3 entries/class:
4 or more entries/class:
$4.00
$5.00
$6.00
$7.00
GRAND CHAMPION RABBIT
RESERVE CHAMPION RABBIT
$25.00
$20.00
$3.00
$4.00
$5.00
$2.00
$3.00
$2.00
HEALTH REGULATIONS
A health certificate is required for South Dakota rabbits.
All rabbits imported into South Dakota must have a health certificate.
At the direction of the State Fair all animals will be subject to testing for foreign substances by the State Veterinarian.
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NEW ZEALAND
Varieties – Black, Broken, Red, and White
RABBIT BREEDS
VARIETY/GROUP DESCRIPTIONS
SILVER MARTEN
Varieties – Black, Blue, Chocolate, Sable
SATIN
Varieties – Black, Blue, Broken,
California, Chinchilla, Chocolate, Copper, Red.
Siamese, White, others as listed in the ARBA
Standard of Perfection
PALOMINO
Varieties – Golden, Lynx
CALIFORNIA
This breed is shown in only one variety
POLISH
REX
Varieties – Black, Black Otter, Blue, Broken,
California, Castor, Chinchilla, Chocolate, Lilac,
Lynx, Opal, Red, Sable, Seal, White
FRENCH ANGORA
Shown in 2 color groups, - white, colors
FRENCH LOP
Two color associations – Broken pattern and
Solid pattern
ENGLISH ANGORA
Shown in 2 color groups – White, Colors
MINI LOP
Two color classifications – Broken pattern
And Solid pattern
AMERICAN FUZZY LOP
Two color classifications-broken pattern
And solid pattern
HOLLAND LOP
Two color classifications Broken pattern and solid pattern
Varieties – Black, Blue, Chocolate, Blue Eyed,
White, Ruby Eyed White, Broken
JERSEY WOOLY – This breed will be shown
in five different groups:
Group 1 Self Varieties Black, Blue, Chocolate,
Lilac, Blue Eyed White (BEW) Ruby Eyed
White (REW)
Group 2 Shaded Varieties – Varieties Blue Tortoise
Shell, Sable Point, Siamese Sable, Tortoise Shell
Opal, squirrel
Group 4 Tan Varieties: Varieties – Black otter,
blue otter, sable marten, (Black, blue, chocolate,
lilac), smoke pearl marten
Group 5 any other variety (AOV) - variety pointed
white, black or blue.
TANS varieties – black, blue, chocolate, and lilac
DUTCH varieties – Black, Blue, Brown Gray,
Chocolate, steel, tortoise
ENGLISH SPOTS varieties, black, blue chocolate, gold, gray, lilac, tortoise
FLORIDA WHITE This breed is shown in
one variety only
HIMALAYAN varieties, black, blue chocolate, lilac
NETHERLAND DWARF- this breed will be
Shown in five different groups:
Group 1 selfs – varieties, black, blue, chocolate,
Lilac, blue eyed white, red eyed white,
Group 2 shaded varieties, sable point, siamese sable,
Siamese smoke pearl
Group 3 agouti varieties, chestnut, chinchilla,
Lynx, opal, squirrel
Group 4 Tan pattern varieties, varieties – otter, sable marten,
Silver martin, smoke pearl martin, tans
Group 5 any other variety ( AOV) varieties, fawn, Himalayan,
Orange, tortoise shell
Others as listed in the ARBA Standard of Perfection.
MINI REX varieties, black, blue, broken group,
castor, chinchilla, chocolate, himalayan, lynx,
opal, red, seal, tortoise, white
Others as listed in the ARBA Standard of Perfection.
ALL OTHER PUREBREDS
TRIO OF FRYERS
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Class 11 – FFA Meat Goat Show
$8.00 per animal
1. The show will be held in the 4-H Livestock Show Ring. The show schedule and entry times are listed at the beginning of this book.
Upon arrival on the fairgrounds exhibitors must check in with the FFA Show Superintendent or you will not be entered in the show .

The state Fair livestock entry form is due August 21. Entry must be accompanied by a $6.00 per animal fee. Attach entry free to
entry form provided and returned to the SD FFA Livestock Superintendent. No limit for # of entries per FFA member.
2. This is open to all active SD FFA members.
3. Open to all purebred and grade animals. All animals must be owned or leased by the exhibitor or immediate family member by
JUNE 1ST. You can not show a lamb in an FFA Show that is also entered under another person’s name in a 4-H class with the
exception of joint ownership in the immediate family. The local FFA Advisor certifies ownership by his/her signature on the entry form
sent to Dave VanderWal by AUGUST 21st
4. Lots will be made up after check-in and posted before the show. Management reserves the right to combine lots. Please bring
registration papers to Check in for the Registered classes.
5.
The FFA Goat Showmanship will be held after each breeding and market show. All participants are eligible. The SD FFA
Foundation will award a plaque to the top showman and rosettes for 2nd and 3rd places in each one. The top showman from each
division will compete in the round robin.
6. All showmanship contestants must own or lease the animal they are showing and should wear hard -soled shoes. All exhibitors
must wear a FFA T-shirt during the showmanship contest to be eligible for Showmanship awards. No advertising is allowed on head
gear.
7. The principles of good herdsmanship are to be followed by maintaining the stalls and alleys in a clean and attractive manner
throughout the fair.
Breeding Meat Goats
Lot 1 – Junior Doe, Born 3/1/15 – 6/1/15
Lot 2 – Junior Doe, Born 12/1/14 – 2/28/15
Lot 3 – Junior Doe, Born 9/1/14 – 11/30/14
Lot 4 – Yearling Doe, Born 5/1/14 – 8/31/14
Lot 5 – Yearling Doe, Born 1/1/14 – 4/30/14
Lot 6 – Yearling Doe, Born 9/1/13 – 12/31/13
Lot 7 – Senior Doe, Born 9/1/12 – 8/31/13
Lot 8 – Senior Doe, Born 9/1/11 – 8/31/12
Lot 9 – Senior Doe, Born 8/31/11
Market Meat Goats
Lot 10 – Doe, Born 11/1/14 – 6/1/15
Lot 11 – Wether, Born 11/1/14 – 6/1/15
Check in for Breeding and Market will be in the FFA Livestock Show office in the north FFA building.
All market meat goats must be weighed and will be divided into classes. An Overall Grand and
Reserve Champion will be selected at the end of the market show.
Health certificates must be turned in at the time of penning animals.
Premiums
4 or more head showing per sub-lot
PREMIUM: $20 17 15 10 5
1 to 3 head showing per sub-lot
PREMIUM: $15 10 5
GRAND CHAMPION - $150
RESERVE CHAMPION – $75
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FFA ROUND ROBIN SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST
1. The top two showman from Dairy and the top showman from each other division will be chosen to compete in the showmanship
contest. This includes showman from the goat, beef, sheep, dairy and swine shows.
2.
The show will be held at the Open Class Beef Barn.
3.
Contestants will be scored on their ability to properly show market swine, lamb, beef, goat, and dairy cattle.
4.
Contestants must provide their own equipment and animals to be used (show stick, etc.) and will be expected to show each
species three (3) minutes.
5.
Scoring by judges is on the basis of a maximum of 50 points for each of the four (4) species with a possible score of 200 points.
Tie-breakers will be highest score in own species.
6.
Contestants will be asked to bring their own animals to the contest for use by all those participating in this event. Animals need to
be clean but it will be a dry event and no fitting will need to be done.
7.
Awards will be awarded to first and second place provided by the SD FFA Foundation. The winner of first place will be ineligible
to compete in future year’s Round Robin Showmanship Contest.
8.
Contestants must wear a FFA T-shirt or FFA Official Dress. No advertising is allowed on head gear. Contestants should wear
hard-soled shoes.
THE SOUTH DAKOTA FFA FOUNDATION will be providing a limited quantity of livestock exhibitor T-shirts.
INSURANCE
No livestock or other exhibit insurance is provided by the State Fair management or the State
FFA Association. Each exhibitor is responsible for his/her own livestock insurance.
.
CONDUCT CODE South Dakota FFA Association:
FFA members found to be in violation of any of the following infractions at a state or national FFA
activity will forfeit their right to participate in any additional FFA activities at the district, state or
national level for a period of (6) months.
a) Use of alcohol or other chemical substance.
b)
Use of any tobacco product
c)
Behavior resulting or potentially resulting in personal injury to others, property damage,
or criminal prosecution.
The State FFA Executive Secretary and/or State FFA Advisor have the sole authority to impose the
suspension.
Members may appeal suspensions to the FFA Executive Committee at the next regularly scheduled
meeting, but remain suspended while under appeal.
Adopted by the South Dakota
FFA Executive Committee 12/12/93
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South Dakota State Fair
FFA Entry Form
DEADLINE: POSTMARKED AUGUST 21, MAILED TO DAVE VANDERWAL
Entry fees: Classes 1, 2, 3 - $3.00/ exhibit Classes 4,5,6,9,11 - $8.00/ exhibit
Classes 7,8 $12.00/ exhibit Class 10
$6.00/exhibit
payable to SD State Fair
Please mail to:
Dave VanderWal
1206 North Samara Ave.
Volga SD 57071
605-690-0880
Need entry form, waiver, and W-9.
PRINT LEGIBLY. These entry forms may be duplicated. EACH INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITOR MUST HAVE a separate entry form. More forms available
on web site :http://aged.sdstate.edu or www.sdstatefair.com
All Animal Check-ins will be in the FFA Show Supt’s Office in the north FFA building!!!!!
See page 3 for animal check-in deadlines!!!! Market animals will need weight slips from 4-H scale!!
FFA MEMBER:
SCHOOL:
GRADE LEVEL (Circle appropriate Grade Level):
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th
GRADUATE
For animals shown in the FFA shows only, or if you want to stall in open class but are not showing in open class, you will
need to go to the State Fair website and get the forms for your specie’s area. The stalling fees will be sent to the state fair
office and be kept separate from FFA.
DEPT.
CLASS NO.
LOT NO.
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY THE DESCRIPTION
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I HEREBY ATTEST THAT THE ENTRIES ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH RULES AND REGULATIONS AS STATED IN THE SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
FAIR PREMIUM BOOKLET.
I hereby agree that the State of South Dakota, the South Dakota State Fair, their employees, officers, and agents shall not be liable for any loss,
damage, or injury to, nor any damage by, any livestock or exhibit offered for display by this entry. I further agree that I shall be bound by all rules and
regulations of the South Dakota State Fair, specifically including but not being limited to, Administrative Rules of South Dakota 12:02:07:03 which
provides:
The Commission and Manager...are not responsible for any loss or damage done to, occasioned by, or arising from an animal or article on exhibition.
This entry shall not be construed and is not intended to create a bailment relationship.
I agree to be governed by Rules and Regulations established by the South Dakota State Fair Commission. I declare that all statements made in
connection with these exhibits are true and accurate.
FFA ADVISOR’S SIGNATURE:
(or School Administrator) (by signing this you are certifying ownership of these animals)
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
NAME of FFA CHAPTER:
Entry Number
STUDENT’S NAME:
HOME TELEPHONE:
Entered
Tags
Judges Sheets
HOME ADDRESS:
CITY/STATE/ZIP:
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ABOVE INFORMATION TO BE
FILLED IN BY
ENTRY DEPARTMENT
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FORM MUST BE RETURNED WITH ENTRY FORM
((((This form is for students (UNDER 18) years of age))))
PARENT’S OR GUARDIAN’S AGREEMENT OF WAIVER OF LIABILITY,
IDENTIFICATION AND MEDICAL RELEASE
For use by participants (under 18 years) of age during special events and activities
Name of Event:
The said undersigned parent and natural guardian or legal guardian does hereby represent
that he/she is, in fact, acting in such capacity and agrees on behalf of the participant and
his/her executors, administrators, heir, next of kin, successors, and assigns to:
a. waive, release and discharge the South Dakota State Fair, the State of South Dakota
and its officers, agents and employees from any and all liability for participant’s
death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft or actions of any
kind which may hereafter accrue to participant and his/her estate; and
b. Identify and hold harmless the South Dakota State Fair, the State of South Dakota,
and its officers, agents and employees from and against any and all liabilities and
claims made by other individuals or entities as a result of participant’s participation
or actions during the activity or event.
The undersigned further consents to and authorizes medical treatment to the participant,
which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident or illness during this activity
or event.
This release and waiver shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the
maximum extent permissible under applicable law.
I, the undersigned acknowledge that I have read and understand the above release.
Name of Minor
Age
Name of Parent or Guardian
Signature
Date
You only need to send one waiver form in. One of these is 18 years and older and one is
under 18 years old.
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FORM MUST BE RETURNED WITH ENTRY FORM
((((This form is for students (18 YEARS) OR OLDER))))
WAIVER OF LIABILITY, IDENTIFICATION AND MEDICAL RELEASE (Adult)
For use by (adults) during special events and activities
I am aware of the dangers involved in participating in
South Dakota State Fair in Open Class Competition.
at the
On behalf of myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns,
I hereby:
c. waive, release and discharge the South Dakota State Fair, the State of South Dakota
and its officers, agents and employees from any and all liability for participant’s
death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft or actions of any
kind which may hereafter accrue to participant and his/her estate; and
d. Identify and hold harmless the South Dakota State Fair, the State of South Dakota,
and its officers, agents and employees from and against any and all liabilities and
claims made by other individuals or entities as a result of participant’s participation
or actions during the activity or event.
I hereby consent to receive medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event of
injury, accident or illness during this activity or event.
This release and waiver shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the
maximum extent permissible under applicable law.
I, the undersigned participant, acknowledge that I have read and understand the above
release.
Name
Signature
Date
You only need to send one waiver form in. One of these is 18 years and older and one is
under 18 years old.
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