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4-H

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Project Handbook

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Putnam County Extension Staff and Elected Officials

Mark Evans ………………………………………………..County Extension Director, Extension Educator [email protected] 4-H Youth Development Kim Beadles…………………………………………………………………..Education Program Coordinator [email protected] Courtney Smith…………………………………………………………………Summer Clerical [email protected] Kristy Straziscar…………………………………………………………………Office Manager [email protected] Vacant ………………………………..……………………………………….Summer Assistants Mindy Duckett………………………………………………………………....Nutrition Education Program [email protected] Community Wellness Coordinator Abbi Sampson……….………………………………………………………...Extension Educator [email protected] Health and Human Sciences Jenna Nees …………….………………………………………………………Extension Educator [email protected] Agriculture and Natural Resources Sarah Burns………………………………………………………………..Nutrition Education Program [email protected] Assistant

Mailing Address 12 Central Square

Greencastle, Indiana 46135-1285

Office Location: (not for mail) 152 E. Columbia Street

Phone Fax (765) 653-8411 (765) 653-5279

Extension Office Website Address www.extension.purdue.edu/putnam/

Office Hours

Current COVID is 8 AM—4 PM Monday through Friday, Curbside only and later by appointment. Normal: Monday and Wednesday……8 am – 12 Noon and 1 pm – 5pm

Tuesday and Thursday……8 am – 5 pm Friday……….8 am-4 pm Closed County Holidays

Putnam County Commissioners

David Berry, Tom Helmer and Rick Woodall

Putnam County Council Keith Berry, Stephanie Summit-Campbell, Dave Fuhrman, Jill Bridgewater

Phillip Gick, Larry Parker and Danny Wallace

It is the policy of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to

race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran. Purdue University is an Affirmative Action institution. This

material may be available in alternative formats.

Pledge to the American Flag 4-H Pledge

I pledge allegiance to the flag I Pledge of the United States of America My HEAD to Clearer Thinking and to the Republic for which it Stands My HEART to Greater Loyalty One Nation Under God, Indivisible, My HANDS to Larger Service With Liberty and Justice for All. My HEALTH to Better Living

For My Club, My Community, My Country and My World.

4-H Creed I believe in the 4-H club work for the opportunity it will give me to become a useful citizen.

I believe in the training of my HEAD for the power it will give me to think, to plan, and to reason. I believe in the training of my HEART for the nobleness it will give me to become kind, sympathetic, and true.

I believe in the training of my HANDS for the dignity it will give me to be helpful, useful and skillful. I believe in the training of my HEALTH for the strength it will give me to enjoy life, to resist disease, and to

work efficiently. I believe in my country, my state, and my community, and in my responsibility for their development.

In all of these things I believe, and I am willing to dedicate my efforts to their fulfillment.

4-H Motto ~ “To Make the Best Better” This is the goal of each member.

The motto gives a special motivation not to be content with the present – but always strive to make things better.

4-H Colors ~ Green and White It is most appropriate that green and white are the colors of 4-H.

The GREEN in the 4-H Clover represents Life, Springtime, and Youth. The WHITE represents Purity.

What the Four H’s Stand for… The 4-H emblem is the four-leaf clover with the letter “H” on each leaf.

HEAD – 4-H gives one the opportunity to think and learn about new and exciting things. HEART – 4-H encourages positive relationships between you, your peers, adults, and your community.

HANDS – 4-H focuses on hands-on learning. HEALTH – 4-H helps one learn about making choices for healthy lifestyle.

Eligibility for Putnam Co. 4-H Programs

4-H Member… Be in grades 3 through 12 on January 1st of the current school year

Exploring 4-H Member… Be in 2nd grade on January 1st of current school year Enroll in one project – Choices may vary each year Junior Leader Member… Be in grades 7-12 on January 1st of current year * See “4-H Member” Enrolled in 4-H for the current year Enroll in and complete at least one additional 4-H project and active in another club Complete Junior Leader manual for project completion 4-H Camp… Campers must have been in grades 3 through 6 on January 1st of the current year To serve as a Camp Counselor, preference is given to those in the Junior Leader group and in grade 8 or up on January 1st or... One may be a counselor the year 4-H’er is in the 7th grade if space is available and applicant’s skill level and abilities are strong.

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4-H Club Forms ............................................ .9 4-H Club/Leader info . .................................. .6 4-H Club Meeting Time Line ....................... .8 4-H Fair Rules ............................................... 23 4-H Information ........................................... .1 Animal ID Quick Reference Table ................ 51 Communications Exhibit Options ................. 15 County 4-H Council . .................................... .4 Demonstration Tips ...................................... 13 Exhibit Hall General Requirements .............. 54 Exhibit Hall Judging Times ........................... 53 Extension Board Members ........................... .3 Fairboard Member List ................................ .5 Good Poster/Display Board Tips .................. 17 Grievance Policy .......................................... 109 My Record of 4-H Achievement .................. 19 State & Putnam Co. 4-H Policy/Terms ......... 21 Record of Make-Up Meeting form ................ 11 Table of Contents ......................................... ..2 4-H PROJECTS Aerospace. ..................................................... 55 Arts & Crafts-see specific project ATV .............................................................. 56 Baking for Fun .............................................. 56 Basketry ........................................................ 57 Beef .............................................................. 25 Beekeeping ................................................... 57 Bicycle .......................................................... 58 Bike Rodeo………………………………….58 Cake Decorating ............................................ 59 Career Exploration ........................................ 60 Cat ............................................................... 27 Cat Poster ..................................................... 61 Ceramics ........................................................ 61 Child Development ...................................... 62 Collections ................................................... 62 Computer. ...................................................... 63 Consumer Clothing ....................................... 64 Creative Writing ........................................... 65 Cupcake Decorating ...................................... 65 Dairy ............................................................. 28 Dog ................................................................ 31 Dog Poster .................................................... 66 Electric ......................................................... 66 Entomology ................................................... 67 Fashion Revue ............................................... 69 Fine Arts ........................................................ 69 Floriculture .................................................... 69 Food Preservation ......................................... 71 Foods. ............................................................ 73 Forestry ........................................................ 74 Garden .......................................................... 75 Genealogy. .................................................... 76 Geology.. ....................................................... 78 Goat ............................................................... 33 Health. ........................................................... 79 Home Environment ....................................... 80 Horse & Pony ............................................... 37 Jr. Leaders ..................................................... 82 Large Animal Poster ..................................... 82 Latch Hook .................................................... 83 Leather Craft ................................................. 83

Lego Block Construction .............................. 83 Llama/Alpaca ............................................... 39 Llama/Alpaca Craft ....................................... 84 Metal Craft .................................................... 84 Microwave Cooking ...................................... 85 Model Craft ................................................... 85 Needle Crafts ................................................ 86 Other Basic Crafts ......................................... 87 Photography .................................................. 87 Plastic Canvas ............................................... 89 Poultry .......................................................... 40 Poultry Poster ................................................ 89 Rabbit ............................................................ 42 Rabbit Poster ................................................. 89 Scrapbooking. ............................................... 90 Sewing Non-Wearable & Wearable .............. 91 Sheep ............................................................. 45 Shooting Sports (Archery) ............................ 93 Shooting Sports (Firearms) ........................... 94 (includes handgun, rifle & shotgun projects) Small Engines ............................................... 95 Soil & Water Science .................................... 96 SPARK Projects ............................................ 96 Sports ……………………………………….96 Sports Fishing ............................................... 97 Supreme Showmanship Contests .................. 50 Swine. ........................................................... 48 Tractor (Agricultural & Lawn) ...................... 98 Veterinary Science ........................................ 98 Weather & Climate ....................................... 99 Wildlife. ........................................................ 99 Wood Craft ………………………………..100 Wood Working ……………………………100 Dairy Fair Pen Form .................................... 101 Goat Fair Pen Form ...................................... 103 Poultry Fair Pen Form .................................. 105 Rabbit Fair Entry/Pen Form ......................... 107 Sheep Fair Pen Form .................................... 103 Swine Fair Pen Form .................................... 101 4-H Camp ...................................................... 113 Yearly Significant Dates ............................... 114

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Future Putnam County Fair Dates:

July 23-30, 2021 July 22-29, 2022

Indiana State Fair TBD

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4-H COUNCIL YEAR/SCHOOL NAME/TERM PHONE EMAIL

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Cloverdale Tara Baugh(1)….765-526-6336…[email protected] Greencastle* Elena Wilson (1)…765-720-0365…[email protected] North Putnam Ray Poynter Jr. (1)...721-3414…[email protected] South Putnam My Gilley (1)..Vice President...765-720-1849…[email protected]

2022 Cloverdale Diane Ladd (2) …… 765-350-0085 … [email protected] Greencastle Ashley Underwood(2)…Secretary…[email protected] North Putnam Paula Fry….(2)[email protected] South Putnam Jeff Stanley (2)…President...765-918-4201. [email protected]

2023 At-Large Richard Bayless (2) … 765-719-2986 ... [email protected] Cloverdale Erin Sinclair (2)…765-795-4060 [email protected] Greencastle Jodie Latham (2)[email protected] North Putnam Char Coffman( 2)[email protected] South Putnam Jamie Steffy (2)[email protected]

*Number in ( ) indicates first or second term. Term ends December 31 of year listed.

Mail to the 4-H Council may be addressed to 4-H Council, 12 Central Square, Greencastle, IN 46135

Each council member serves a three-year term. A person can serve two terms. 4-H Council Representative to Fairboard …. Jodie Latham

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Members by Appointed Position: One-Year Appointed Terms with voting rights: Junior Leader Co-Presidents : Jacob Beadles & Brant Sheldon 4-H Leaders Representative : Katrina Asher………………765-376-5050 ……………. [email protected] Extension Board Representative Liz Jensen………………….765-653-2983…………….. [email protected] Fair Board Representative

Lee Fordice………………...765-721-7733…………….. [email protected] Updated 1/29/2021

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4-H CLUB MEETING TIME LINE This is one suggested meeting planning guide for 4-H Clubs. Some adjustments in topic and minutes spent may need to be made from time to time. It helps the parents to know when to expect the meeting to conclude.

OPENING (Under 10 Minutes) Greeter - Member welcomes fellow club members - hands them a fun activity Fun Activity – Activity for children to do as they arrive President - “We will now call the meeting of the ________ 4-H Club to Order” as gavel is struck Pledges - Members led Pledge of Allegiance & 4-H pledge President - “The Secretary will now call roll.” Roll Call – Have members answer roll based on a topic - Favorite color/project, vacation plans, etc. President or Rec. Leader - Gives answers to activity & passes out prizes Songs – Select songs from a the 4-H song book or by request

BUSINESS (Under 10 minutes)

President: “Would the Secretary please read the minutes of our ___(month/last)____ meeting?” Minutes: Read by secretary President: “Would the treasurer please give the treasurer’s report?” Treasurer’s Report: Read by treasurer President: “Do we have a motion to accept the treasurer’s and secretary’s reports?” Any Member: “I move to accept the secretary and treasurer’s reports.” Any Other Member: “Second” President: “It has been properly moved and seconded that we accept the reports given. All in favor say ‘I’. All opposed, say ‘nay’.” President: “Do we have a report from the Devotions officer?” President: “Do we have a report from the Health & Safety officer?” President: “Do we have any songs from the 4-H song leader?” Committee Reports Old Business, & New Business President asks if “any… committee reports ….old business….new business” (Leader can assist officers in determining these items before the meeting) Announcements/Dates –Read by Club President (Mostly found in 4-H newsletter) Adjournment to Education Part of meeting

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (30 minutes) Below are suggestions – if time allows there can be more than one at a meeting

· Member Demonstrations · Officer Explains “How to fill out record sheets or other items” · Educational Games or ID kits · Judging Activity · Field Trip Tour · Speaker · Project Work · Community Service Work

RECREATION & REFRESHMENTS (10 minutes) · Led by recreation leader/s · Officers might have to assist as needed

ADJOURN —A member should state “I move to adjourn” and the motion should be seconded and voted upon to adjourn.

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time. Here are items the 4-H greeter could pass out: Puzzles, Crosswords, Puzzle Phrases, Word Searches, Mixers, Scavenger Hunt

Note: Club officers and the leader may want to meet briefly before the set meeting time to review the agenda and coordi-nate the responsibilities so when the meeting begins the leader can assume the role of facilitator. Parliamentary Procedure is to be learned at 4-H meetings and used during the business part of the meeting.

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My 4-H Leaders NAME__________________________________ PHONE ________________________________ ADDRESS ______________________________ NAME__________________________________ PHONE ________________________________ ADDRESS ______________________________ NAME_________________________________ PHONE ________________________________ ADDRESS ______________________________ 4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H My Club Officers PRESIDENT ______________________________ VICE PRESIDENT__________________________ SECRETARY______________________________ TREASURER REPORTER ____________________ SONG LEADERS___________________________ ________________________________________ RECREATION LEADERS_____________________ ________________________________________ HEALTH & SAFETY LEADERS_________________ ________________________________________ DEVOTIONAL LEADERS_____________________ ________________________________________ 4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H RECORD OF MEETING Date _______________ Time _______________ Place ________________________________ Pledge to Flag _________________________ 4-H Pledge ____________________________ Roll Call ______________________________ Songs Minutes/Treasurer Report Committee Reports Old Business New Business Educational Program Recreation Refreshments

CLUB MEMBERS Name Phone __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H RECORD OF MEETING

Date _______________ Time _______________ Place ________________________________ Pledge to Flag _________________________ 4-H Pledge ____________________________ Roll Call ______________________________ Songs Minutes/Treasurer Report Committee Reports Old Business New Business Educational Program Recreation Refreshments

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RECORD OF MEETING Date _______________ Time _______________ Place ________________________________ Pledge to Flag _________________________ 4-H Pledge ____________________________ Roll Call ______________________________ Songs Minutes/Treasurer Report Committee Reports Old Business New Business Educational Program Recreation Refreshments

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Record of Make-Up Meeting Putnam County 4-H Program

2021 A. 4-H’er’s Name __________________________________________ Local/Project Club _____________________________________ B. Participated in a meeting/workshop of the ______________________________________ Club/project. on _______________________. Date C. ______________________________________ ______________ Signature of Leader of the club/workshop Date the 4-H’er visited D. Give completed form to 4-H’er’s local/project club leader.

Record of Make-Up Meeting Putnam County 4-H Program

2021 A. 4-H’er’s Name __________________________________________ Local/Project Club _____________________________________ B. Participated in a meeting/workshop of the ______________________________________ Club/project. on _______________________. Date C. ______________________________________ ______________ Signature of Leader of the club/workshop Date the 4-H’er visited D. Give completed form to 4-H’er’s local/project club leader.

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Demonstrations

“Demonstration” is a big word that actually means “show how to”. It is like Kindergarten show and tell. We tend to be visual people. We remember what we see better than what we hear, feel, smell, or taste. This makes demonstrations – where you show how to do – very effective. If it is your first year in 4-H and you are asked to give a demonstration, do not feel you have to talk for ten minutes and have posters and handouts. People do not expect that. Simply move to the front of the group and show how you made your electric project or tell where you found your project information. Keep it simple. A poster highlighting your steps would help your audience to follow your presentation. If you are an older 4-H’er, you may be expected to talk for ten minutes or more and use a number of posters. In other words, the more times you speak in public, the more you should be able to expand your sharing methods. There is more than one way to show how to do something. A demonstration given by an entire project group takes advantage of group spirit and is very good if you are a younger club member because the other members will support you. Why not give a demonstration where one member measures flour, another water, another brown sugar, and yet another shortening? A team demonstration gives you an excellent opportunity to work with another person. It gives each demonstration more confidence. Changing voices and personalities may have the advantage of adding interest. It does take a little more care and effort to prepare and give a team demonstration because two people must work and plan together to coordinate the parts. Each should have the same amount of speaking and action. Giving demonstrations individually or as part of a project group or team is a good experience. It will help you understand and master the communication process. Organizing Your Presentation “Giving a demonstration” or illustrated talk means organizing your presentation into three parts. They are an introduction, body, and summary. Each part should be planned to fit together with the rest of the presentation. Introduction In planning your presentation you should decide what you are going to say in your introduction after you know what will be in the body. This may seem strange, but remember that the purpose of your introduction is to give the audience an idea of what you are going to tell them in the body. You can either give the title of your presentation at the very beginning or somewhere in the middle of your introduction. One thing you want to include in the introduction is a catchy opening. This might be a question, a story, or facts and figures, something to make your audience want to pay attention. You also should include your title and what your goal is in giving this presentation. It may be to teach them how to plant flowers or why they should be concerned about electrical hazards at home. Your introduction should be brief. A question, unusual statement, clever title, illustration, story, or quotation may help get you off to an interesting start. The transition into the body of the presentation should seem smooth, yet be evident to the audience. Body The body of the presentation is where you actually communicate your information. You should plan the body before your introduction or conclusion. Organization is essential for a good presentation. Make sure each step follows the last one. It is important that the message be clear and that you make the best use of your time. A carefully-thought-out and fairly detailed plan is important. If you are a younger member, you will not be expected to have as complicated a subject or as detailed a plan as an older, more experienced member. For each step or point, write out what you will talk about, the equipment and/or visuals you will need, and why you must do it this way. Doing an outline gives you what you are going to say, what you are going to do, and what visuals you will need to complete the picture.

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Summary In the summary, you highlight the steps in your presentation. Do not restate the “how to” or “why” of each step. Instead, tell the audience once more why they should know this information. If you have a finished product, show it. Be brief but complete. Do not use any terms or methods that you have not already used in your introduction and body. Title: Your last step will be to create a title that will catch the audience’s attention. After all, by then you will know exactly what you want to call attention to. Most effective titles are short, descriptive, and image making. A title should suggest the subject without telling the whole story. A good place to look for ideas for titles is magazine advertisements, story titles, or old sayings. Organizing Your Materials When it is time for you to make your presentation, remember your audience will wait for you. Do not rush your set-up. Make sure you have everything you need, and put it where you are most comfortable with it. Equipment should be laid out where you can reach it easily. Use the area in front of you for working. Do not have items blocking the audience’s view. A slanted board that is raised on the back side or a mirror may also be used to help the audience see what you are doing. Have equipment in one area of the table when you start. As you use or show the items, place them in a different location, like the other side of the table. A tray or low box to hold items may also be helpful. Practice using the equipment. Go through the steps without saying the words. Once you feel comfortable with the steps, add the words. Keep in mind what you can do in the time you have. If you have a step that takes a lot of time to complete, such as baking a pie or wiring several flowers on a corsage, have a sample made ahead of time. Be sure to show or say how you did it. Your presentation should never support or be an endorsement for a particular product or brand. If you are doing a consumer comparison, you need to state that you are not endorsing one product over another. When using just one product, be careful to use the generic name, cover labels, or put the ingredients into different containers. Other points to remember include putting ingredients you use into clear containers so the audience can see the product. Also do not use equipment such as metal spoons with glass bowls that will create distracting noise. Visual Aids Visual aids should only be used in demonstrations to highlight, clarify, or add emphasis to your presentation. With an illustrated talk, visual aids will probably need to be more detailed than with a demonstration. Visual aids should complement your presentation. Their use should not detract from the flow of it. Keep the wording simple on your visuals. Use three to five words at the most. Do not write out each point or step. When using posters, you should have a title poster and one listing your main points. This helps the audience follow your organization. Letters and diagrams should be large enough for your audience to see from a distance. Generally, letters should not be less than one inch high and should be neat and easy to read. Other visual aids you can use, especially in illustrated talks, include slides, overheads, flannel boards, or even a video. Like posters, the simpler and larger these visuals are, the better the audience will be able to follow. When using projection-type visuals, make sure you have the necessary equipment and replacement parts like light bulbs, and that your location is set up for this type of presentation. If you cannot darken the room, for instance, it may be difficult for the audience to see the projected visuals. Mark your calendar and plan to participate in our county level demonstration contest. Remember – You learn for others and others can learn from you

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Interactive Demonstration- Any 4-H member may participate in this non State Fair event. This is designed for the novice person, and the topic can be related to any 4-H project. The 4-H member will provide a short demonstration of no more than 3 minutes that will actively engage members of the audience in a how-to-do skill development. Examples include, but are not limited to, how to use a measuring cup, how to knead dough and how to crop a photo. Props are permitted however, live animals and PowerPoints displays are not permitted. Participants must arrange a time with the Extension Office and the demonstration will be continually repeated at the fair for the designated time, typically 45- 60 minutes.

Demonstration- Any 4-H member may participate at the county level, however only those in grades 6-12 are eligible to participate in the State Fair demonstration contest. This contest allows the 4-H member to show the audience step-by-step procedures how to do something related to any 4-H projects. Examples of a demonstration include how to construct a garment, how to treat a cat for fleas and how to take a prize winning photo. Interaction with the audience is not permitted. Junior members (grades 6-8) have 5-7 minutes to present their demonstration, while senior members (grades 9-12) will present their demonstration in 5-10 minutes. Categories will be Junior Individual, Senior Individual, Junior Team, and Senior Team. Contact the Extension Office for further requirements associated with this project.

Informative 4-H Presentation- Any 4-H member may participate at the county level, however only those in grades 6-12 are eligible to participate in the State Fair informative presentation contest. This contest allows the 4-H member to present a topic of their choice related to a 4-H event, project, or activity to the audience. Examples include, benefits of attending 4-H Round up, Science Workshops, why a family should enroll their children in 4-H, etc. Junior members (grades 6-8) have 5-7 minutes to present their informative presentation, while senior members (grades 9-12) will present their informative presentation in 5-10 minutes. Categories will be Junior Individual and Senior Individual. Contact the Extension Office for further requirements associated with this project.

Effective communications drives all aspects of day-to-day life. Youth are to learn about the process of communications, to learn about different modes of communications and to strengthen their own communications skills. As you explore the world of communications and the manuals, you will enjoy learning more about yourself and others.

The following verbal communication events and activities are offered to 4-H members as a way to teach presentation and public speaking skill development. They are often used in 4-H meetings, and Putnam County 4-H offers many of these as competitive events. While the interactive demonstration is a non-competitive event at the Indiana State Fair, the demonstration, informative presentation, professional persuasive presentation, public speaking, and illustrated talk are competitive events. Refer to the Indiana State Fair 4-H handbook for the date, time, and location of each event. Check with 4-H office staff for information about entering these events and activities.

Interactive demonstration Demonstration Informative 4-H Presentation Professional Persuasive Presentation Public Speaking Illustrated Talk

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Professional Persuasive Presentation— Any 4-H member may participate at the county level, however only those in grades 6-12 are eligible to participate in the State Fair professional presentation contest. Contestants will be required to research a public issue in their community, collect data showing how this issue is or could affect their community, formulate a plan to address this issue, and present it in a professional manner using electronic digital media such as PowerPoint, Prezi, etc. Examples include, congested traffic locations, public health issues, school dropout rates, etc. Junior members (grades 6-8) and senior members (grades 9-12) will present their professional presentation in 5-10 minutes. Categories will be Junior Individual and Senior Individual, Junior Team, and Senior Team. The team category is for two (2)people and will be determined by the highest grade level of any member of that team. If a team is awarded the State Fair Achievement Trip, only those team members who are 14 years of age or older as of January 1 will be permitted to attend the trip. Those members of the winning team who are younger than 14 years of age will not be able to compete in a team informative presentation in future years. Contestants are to submit three (3) sets of accompanying handouts at registration. These handouts should not just be a copy of the presentation but are to include supporting documentation (graphs, charts, photos, etc.) and will be provided to the judges. Contact the Extension Office for further requirements associated with this project.

Public Speaking— Any 4-H member may participate at the county level, however only those in grades 6-12 are eligible to participate in the State Fair public speaking contest. This contest allows the 4-H member to give their prepared speech to an audience from a stage or stage-like setting. The topic can be of the 4-H members choice but must be related to 4-H. Junior members (grades 6-8) have 3-5 minutes to give their speech while senior members (grades 9-12 will give their speech in 5-7 minutes. Contact the Extension Office for further requirements associated with this project.

Illustrated Talk- Refer to the Rabbit or Poultry sections in the front animal portion of the Putnam County 4-H Handbook and contact the Extension Office for further requirements associated with this activity.

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Tips for Making a Good Poster or Display Board

1. ALL posters MUST be displayed horizontally. (The salon print is the exception.) Posters will be 22" by 28" unless stated otherwise and MUST have stiff backing. Posters MUST be covered with plastic for protection. Both the Foam Core Poster ($3) and Cover Sleeve ($1) are available for purchase at the Extension office.

2. Attach the official Putnam County label in the lower right hand corner of poster or to exhibit item.

See the General Rules section of the 4-H Project Handbook for sample. 3. All posters, notebooks, and display boards must include a reference list indicating where

information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member’s exhibit. This reference list should/might include web site links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster of display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public.

4. All displays must be self-supporting so that they will stand on a table. Tabletop display dimensions should be: sides 12" by 32" and back 24" by 32". The back and sides may be on any type of material, such as pegboard, fabric, poster board or felt. 5. A good poster or display board: a. attracts attention (it catches your eye) b. is simple and clear; it focuses your interests on one main idea c. persuades you to act 6. Do not use too many words. Make your poster or display board interesting. It should encourage the viewer to think. Decide what idea you want to tell people. 7. Use illustrations/pictures to say the same thing that you would say with words in order to add emphasis. 8. Make one or several rough sketches of your poster or display board before you put it together. 9. After you decide on the idea of your poster or display board, you may want to get help designing it. Your parents, school art teacher, or 4-H leader might be able to help. 10. Choose colors well. They should go together well and have good contrast. Use only two or three colors. 11. Be neat. Leave some space (margin) all around the sides of your poster or display board. Letters should be neat and easy to read. 12. Decide what materials you will use. Use cardboard, ink, crayons, cutouts, pictures, etc. that are durable. 13. Check to see that your poster or display board does what you want it to do. Ask a parent or friend to look at your poster or display board design before you construct it. See if he or she can read it at a glance and understand your message clearly. www.extension.purdue.edu/putnam Phone 765.653.8411 Office Street Location: 152 E. Columbia St., Greencastle Mailing Address: 12 Central Square

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Indiana 4-H Philosophy & Expectations The Indiana 4-H program serves the youth of Indiana by

providing a strong educational youth development program. This program delivers educational experiences in a variety of settings. Caring, capable, and contributing adults assist in the 4-H program as role models for youth. The rich heritage of the 4-H program is one to be valued and passed along to future generations.

The Indiana 4-H Youth Policy & Procedures Book sets out certain standards and guidelines to be used to assure that 4-H is a positive youth development program. County 4-H policy is guided by the county 4-H policy-making or governing board (i.e. 4-H Council) as provided by the County Extension Board. Legal authority for the 4-H program rests with the Director of Cooperative Extension Service at Purdue University. No county 4-H policy may conflict with state 4-H policy or with federal guidelines and requirements.

Deadlines for county and state participation should be carefully constructed so as to encourage rather than discourage participation. Such deadlines should be well published. Members not complying with established and published dates and deadlines for exhibition may be denied the opportunity to exhibit. It is the policy of 4-H to be an inclusive organization. No county policy or practice should be used to arbitrarily exclude youth from either membership or participation. Youth should participate in 4-H Youth Development opportunities at levels and times that best suit the youth’s development and support family involvement.

4-H Program Membership It is the policy of the Purdue University Cooperative

Extension Service that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran. Purdue University is an Affirmative Action institution. This material may be available in alternative formats.

The 4-H enrollment year is October 1 through September 30 yearly. Enrollment is an annual process attained by completing the online 4-H program enrollment at v2.4honline.com with Indiana 4-H. All Indiana counties will have a program enrollment window of October 1 to January 15, with 4-H members being able to drop or add projects until May 15. However, some clubs or activities may be filled to capacity and not available after January 15.

Youth may become 4-H members when they enter the third grade and may continue their membership through the completion of grade 12. A member may continue membership for a maximum of ten (10) years.

An individual’s 4-H grade is determined by the school grade in which he or she was in on January 1st of each year regardless of the time of year he or she enrolls in 4-H.

4-H members must be enrolled in a regular 4-H Club and meet the specific requirements of their respective projects and clubs. Each member should enroll in a project that would best suit individual interest and potential for personal growth while enhancing family involvement.

To complete a 4-H Club project, a 4-H’er must be the owner, actually do the major share of the work, keep an accurate record, and should make a public exhibit at the fair. The completion of a 4-H project must not be misinterpreted as exhibition of said project at a local, county or state fair. To be a completed 4-H member the individual must have: (1) completed the official 4-H enrollment process prior to the

established and published date for enrolling, (2) submit a completed 4-H project record sheet prior to the

established date, and (3) had an officially recognized 4-H Leader/Extension Educator

verify the existence of the completed project or activity. Though exhibiting in local/county and state exhibits/fairs is

not required for project completion, as it does not necessarily relate directly to content and skills learned in the development of the 4-H project, project exhibition is encouraged as a continuation of the educational experience. 4-H projects must be completed since the previous Putnam County 4-H Fair. 4-H members are encouraged to complete all the projects in which they are enrolled. The number of projects a 4-H member may

enroll in a given year should be determined by the 4-H member with guidance from parents and 4-H leader. Each 4-Her’s ability varies; thus, the number of projects taken yearly must be determined on an individual basis. All entries must be submitted during project check-in at the fair to the superintendent (or the assistant) of each project, within the time specified. The proper compliance with established, stated, and published final dates and deadlines is considered an appropriate expectation of 4-H membership. Submitting items on time and following the terms and conditions is part of the 4-H learning experience. Individuals not complying with these expectations may lose awards and privileges. Members not complying with established and published dates for exhibition may be denied any and all awards for that project. Upon completion of the Putnam County Fair to be considered for additional awards, all 4-H members are expected to complete and turn in a copy of the MY RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENT. An example is included in this handbook. The 4-H member is asked to list ALL activities and projects they were involved with during the current year.

4-H’er’s having a grievance or feeling that a rule has been violated must file a complaint in writing to the Grievance Committee. (Refer to the Appeal/Grievance section in the handbook or fair book.)

Participation Attendance and participation at 4-H meetings is highly

encouraged as part of the overall educational experience. However, attendance or participation at club meetings cannot be required as a criteria for project completion. 4-H club meetings should be of the quality that 4-H members should want to attend, participate and learn something beneficial. Also, rewarding 4-H clubs, 4-H club members and 4-H leaders for attendance and participation in club meeting, tours, workshops, local and county exhibits, etc., is encouraged. 4-H club leaders and members of local clubs may establish goals for attendance, exhibits, completion, etc., to meet the criteria established for awards and recognition for their clubs as long as they do not conflict with stated county, area/or state policies. It is recommended that 4-H members participate in at least five 4-H activities. With at least three of the activities being 4-H club meetings. Two of the five meetings may be workshops.

Exhibition Exhibition of 4-H projects in local, county or state exhibits/fairs, in person or virtually, is voluntary on the part of the exhibitor. The exhibition of 4-H projects provides 4-H members an opportunity to display their 4-H projects, enter into competition, and participate in an educational/social environment with their peers. With the privilege of exhibition also comes the responsibility for abiding by all the terms and conditions pertaining to the respective 4-H project. Not following the established rules of the projects will be grounds for exclusion from the competition/exhibition or the project itself.

Exploring 4-H Exploring 4-H is a program designed to encourage positive

development of children who are in 2nd grade as of January 1st of the current year. Program goals are to help young children explore friendships outside the family, think about the ways people work together on projects, practice both small and large muscle control; and learn about the opportunities of membership in the Putnam County 4-H program. Enrollment forms may be found at www.extension.purdue.edu/putnam.

Residence Indiana youth typically enroll in 4-H in the county in which

they reside. However, individuals living in one county may join 4-H in another county. There may be educational or social reasons for an individual joining 4-H in a different county than that of their primary residence. During a single program year, a 4-H member enrolled in a given project is expected to enroll and exhibit that project only in one county of enrollment.

In the event that a project is not offered in the county of primary 4-H enrollment, a 4-H member may enroll in that specific project in a different county. Approval of this special exception and those who live out of county rests with the 4-H Extension Educator. Participation in 4-H related activities and events (i.e., judging, performing arts, auction) must be in the county of primary 4-H enrollment. The above policy is not intended to provide an escape mechanism for 4-H members and families who are unwilling to follow the terms and/or conditions in their current county of 4-H membership. Decisions regarding

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4-H membership in a non-resident county (a county you do not live in), rest with the 4-H Extension Educator in the receiving county.

Behavioral Criteria

The 4-H Program has been established to be a positive experience in the development of Indiana youth. 4-H members, volunteers, parents, and the public - when attending, participating or acting on behalf of the 4-H program - are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with accepted standards of social behavior, to respect the rights of others, and to refrain from any conduct which may be injurious to others and/or the 4-H program as outlined in the Official Indiana 4-H Program Statement of Policy.

The following actions constitute misconduct for which persons may be subject to disciplinary consequences and/or dismissal from the program: Dishonesty in connection with any 4-H activity by cheating or knowingly furnishing false information. Alteration or unauthorized use of 4-H records. Obstruction or disruption of any 4-H activity or aiding and encouraging other persons to engage in such conduct. Failure to comply or aiding or encouraging other persons not to comply with specific terms and conditions of a given project, contest, or activity. Failure to comply with directions of 4-H officials acting in the proper performance of their duties. Inhumane treatment of 4-H animal projects.

There are many opportunities for 4-H members, volunteers, parents and the public to participate in 4-H events and activities. When involved in such experiences, members, volunteers, parents and the public are expected to follow all rules and regulations as outlined by those responsible for the specific program or activity. In all such 4-H activities, the following constitute a violation of behavioral expectations: Possession or use of fire crackers, gun powder, firearms

chemicals or other materials that can be used to create an explosive mixture.

Misuse of fire equipment or sounding a false fire alarm. Having a guest of the different gender in your sleeping

quarters, or inappropriate sexual behavior. Physical or verbal abuse of any person or conduct which

threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person. Theft of or malicious damage to property. Possession, use, or distribution of alcohol, illegal drugs,

tobacco and tobacco – like products, E-Cigarettes, Vape or other dangerous substances.

Inappropriate displays of affection towards another person(s). Distribution, misuse, or abuse or over-the counter,

homeopathic (including supplements and vitamins), or prescription medications.

Inappropriate clothing or lack of clothing during the event or activity.

Lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or language. Unauthorized entry, use or occupancy of any facility. Any conduct that threatens or interferes with maintenance of

appropriate order and discipline or invades others rights. Unwillingness to follow appropriate health and safety

procedures. Reckless or inappropriate behavior.

When violations occur at out-of-county, district, area, and/or state and/or national 4-H events, the parents/legal guardians will be contacted to arrange transportation home for the violator(s) and the local Extension Educator will be notified.

The Putnam County Fair & 4-H Club Association, 4-H Fair

Board and 4-H Council, Putnam County elected officials and Purdue Extension will not be responsible for any damage caused from accident, injury or otherwise that might occur to any person, or for the loss of property or exhibit.

Volunteering The mission of the 4-H Youth Development Program is to

provide real-life educational opportunities that develop young people who positively impact their community and world. Volunteers, with guidance from Extension personnel, should have a desire to spend their time and energy investing in positive educational programs that support these quality experiences for children and youth.

All individuals who wish to have a volunteer role with the 4-H Youth Development program will complete the initial 4-H Youth Development Volunteer Application which can be requested from the Extension Office. After the application is processed and appropriate screenings are complete, the individual will then enroll as a volunteer on 4-H online and complete the required authorizations and trainings. Once the application has been reviewed and the screening process completed, the Extension Educator, on behalf of Purdue University, has the responsibility and final authority to approve and appoint applicants to volunteer roles in the 4-H Youth Development program.

The 4-H Extension Educator will annually determine if a current 4-H Volunteer should be renewed for the coming year. Each adult 4-H Volunteer who will have their assignment renewed by the Extension Educator will re-enroll annually to reconfirm their commitment to the program and to provide updated contact information. Individuals need to understand that they should not be serving in a volunteer role with the 4-H program until they have completed their re-enrollment for the new program year.

4-H members, volunteers, parents, friends and family who do not follow the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service and 4-H Youth Development behavioral expectations and/or who are a continuing disruptive force, despite appropriate and sincere efforts to resolve their concerns may be barred from participating in and/or volunteering for youth development programs sponsored by the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service.

This is a brief overview from the volunteer section of the complete Indiana 4-H Policy and Procedures handbook that guides Extension staff statewide.

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Putnam County 4-H

General Animal Project/Exhibition Rules

1. 4-H members must be properly enrolled for each project they intend to enter in the Putnam County Fair. There are no exceptions to animal enrollment deadlines. All livestock enrollment (except poultry), must be completed using v2.4honline.com to enroll. Any Putnam County 4-H member who plans to enroll in and exhibit an animal at the Putnam County Fair must actually own/have in their possession the animal by the stated species deadline, complete the animal identification and online process by the stated species deadline, provide the primary care of the animal until after the show season, and follow all other rules and guidelines that relate to the 4-H project and exhibit. Animal project experience should provide the 4-H member with another opportunity to expand knowledge of caring for animals as well as assuming responsibility of complying with program expectations.

2. Only immediate family of the 4-H member defined as (brother/sister, mother (step), father (step), grandparents, first cousins, aunts, uncles) and any Indiana 4-H member may participate as a grooming or fitting assistant. Additionally Putnam 4-H volunteers approved for the specific species may also help in their role of coaching and teaching youth. This does NOT include individuals listed with the Indiana State Fair grooming assistance program.

3. Individuals including 4-Hers or volunteers, with a disability and who would like to request reasonable accommodation(s) under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are encouraged to contact Purdue Extension Putnam County staff to provide the name, contact info and nature of request to begin processing the request. It is best to make such requests ASAP. In most cases at least two weeks in advance.

4. Many species additionally have stall/pen forms that must be filled out correctly, completely, signed by appropriated members and parents/guardians, and submitted by the due dates. Some species may have a pen fee for county fair.

5. RFID (840 tags) are required by Indiana BOAH for all beef & dairy cattle and swine for both county and Indiana State Fair eligibility. Meat goat wethers, market goat does and all sheep eligible for the Indiana State Fair must have a Shearwell (840-RFID tag) from 4-H staff, as well as a DNA Hair Sample.

6. All 4-H members must complete the required YQCA Training which will replace record sheets/books for each livestock project in which they are

enrolled. Rabbits will continue with manual activities. Failure to comply with YQCA completion will result in project being incomplete and unable to show at both county and state fair.

7. When unavoidable circumstances, such as death or drought, prevent a member from exhibiting, the 4-H member would need to submit an explanation, signed by parent or guardian and 4-H leader to the Extension Office for evaluation. Completion of the exhibit will be determined upon reviewing the written explanation.

8. Any situation not covered by rules listed herein shall

be handled by the 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator with input from the appropriate superintendent and advisory organizations.

9. All 4-H Club members exhibiting livestock should

abide with the Indiana State Board of Animal Health Rules and the 2021 Indiana State Fair general terms, conditions, penalties and due process. Animal Health Requirements for Exhibition Animals document is available on the Indiana Board of Animal Health web site: www.boah.in.gov. All livestock should meet health requirements as

designated by the Indiana State Board of Animal Health. Hoosier livestock exhibitors no longer have to present a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) at Indiana shows under state law. However, some Indiana shows still require a CVI for exhibition. Exhibitors will need to verify if the open shows they are attending require a CVI prior to the event.

10. All livestock exhibitors are required by State Legislation to obtain a “premise identification” number. If you have not completed this premise identification process, please apply with the Indiana State Board of Animal Health. www.boah.in.gov for premise ID number(s). For additional questions about Indiana's premise ID program, contact BOAH at [email protected] or 317-544-2381 (Barb Pierle).

11. The livestock superintendent/designee will visually inspect animals presented for exhibition. Animals showing symptoms of any infectious or communicable disease or that are otherwise a health hazard to persons or animals are not eligible for exhibition and will not be allowed on the fairgrounds. An animal that develops or shows signs of any infectious or communicable disease during the exhibition must be removed from the premises including the surrounding exhibition grounds. An owner that is disputing the exclusion of their animal from the exhibition may not exhibit the animal in question pending any appeal.

12. One may only have ONE scramble animal of any species in any year and only once per species. All scramble animals must go through the Putnam County Fair 4-H auction. If for some reason due to market forces or otherwise that an auction is not offered, scramble members need to be prepared for such an event and are encouraged to speak with their barn superintendent to plan.

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electronic devices in their possession during the time the 4-H’er is participating in any animal exhibition show/judging event.

14. 4-H animals and related project exhibits must remain on exhibit at the Putnam County Fair until the established release time, unless approved by the species superintendent and the 4-H Youth Educator. For any exhibit removed from display prior to the official release time, placing and prizes (ribbons, medals, trophies, etc.) will be forfeited. The current year Achievement Program recognition for that project will be forfeited.

15. The following are animal release time frames: Poultry – Thursday after 9 pm Rabbits- Saturday 8-10 am Swine- Tuesday morning early release from 12:01am – 8am, for all swine not in 4-H auction. All other livestock and equine released Friday morning starting at 12:01 am until 10:00 am. and then Saturday morning starting at 8 am.

16. Placing for livestock exhibits will be first through tenth.

17. Each 4-H’er and Superintendent has the responsibility to maintain a safe exhibit

environment. Attention should be given to, but not limited to: electrical equipment and hook-ups, clear aisles, storage of equipment, and activities that may harm exhibitors, exhibits and general public.

18. All Putnam County 4-H Fair livestock requirements will be the same as the Indiana State Fair, unless otherwise stated in the Putnam County 4-H Project Handbook.

19. Once a 4-H’er has won a showmanship level (grade base), they must advance to the next level in subsequent years. The successful winning showman will remain in the advanced level for the next year and future years of the showmanship class, until they win again or advance to the next grade level.

20. Each 4-H member shall own his/her own 4-H animal exhibit. Ownership must be in effect on or before the county and state enrollment deadlines and continuously until after the show date. 4-H breeding animals, family corporations and/or partnerships of 4-H members with one or more parents, siblings, grandparents, aunt, uncle, legal guardian are acceptable. 4-H dairy cattle, family corporations and/or partnerships of the 4-H member with unrelated persons or dairy operations are also acceptable. Dairy heifers, horses, and ponies, and llamas/alpacas may be leased. These leased animals may be 4-H projects, subject to approval of the applicable county 4-H committee which will be the 4-H Council if a county project committee does not exist.

21. Acceptable registrations are (1) in the 4-H member’s name, (2) John Smith & Sons, (3) John Smith, Sons & Daughters, (4) John Smith & Family (family includes sons, daughters, and legal guardian youth only), (5) Mark Smith (brother) & Mary Smith (sister), (6) Family Corporations, where the 4-H member’s name appears as a holder of stock in the corporation and proof of the same must be supplied on or before the enrollment date,

(7) Family partnership where the 4-H’ers father, mother, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, grandparent, and/or legal guardian is also in the family partnership and the 4-H member’s name appears on the legal, notarized partnership. A copy of the written document must be submitted to the Extension office before the enrollment deadline.

22. Any 4-H animals purchased, sold, or offered for sale after the animal enrollment deadline and prior to the Indiana State Fair shall not be eligible to be shown at the Indiana State Fair. 4-H animals shown under different ownership (other than they are listed in in.4honline.com livestock enrollment) after the 4-H animal enrollment deadline, shall not be eligible to be shown in the 4-H show at the Indiana State Fair. This term/condition does not apply to siblings who may show each other’s animals at any show during the year without jeopardizing State Fair eligibility, regardless of whether or not the sibling is a 4-H member.

23. All 4-H animals are expected to be in the personal possession and regular care of the 4-H member who owns/leases them (unless other arrangements have been agreed upon by the County 4-H Extension Educator) from the animal enrollment deadline until the conclusion of the county and/or Indiana State Fair.

24. All 4-Hers are encouraged to help one another before and during the fair. Substitute showman(i.e. livestock pair classes or two animals in same class) are limited to only Putnam County 4-Hers.

25. Superintendents in projects with scramble animals will have the discretion to determine whether a premise or facility is suitable for scramble animals. Scramble animals will not be left in un-kept, filthy, un-healthy or other premises deemed unsuitable for livestock husbandry.

26. Any changes or tampering with a 4-H animal including but not limited to hair/coat, identification (tag removal, ear notch, tattoo) etc. will permit the Putnam County Fair and 4-H Club Association, Inc. to nullify the sale of that particular animal from the Putnam County 4-H Livestock Auction. Violation could lead to the removal of awards and future exhibition. Additionally forced feeding with any pumping source or drench gun is not permitted without superintendent or 4-H Youth Educator approval. Any direct icing application with any agent is an unacceptable practice. Excessive abuse including but not limited to slapping, burning, stabbing, gouging, punching or use of a shocker on any animal will not be permitted and result in dismissal.

27. UNETHICAL FITTING OF ANIMAL EXHIBITS is defined as the administration of any substance (to include, but not limited to, drugs, blood, oils, steroids, air, chemical substances) or performance of any surgical or nonsurgical procedure altering the animal’s configuration or natural conformation of any part of the animal’s body, or rendering its tissues unfit for human consumption and is prohibited. Exceptions that are allowed to include hoof trimming, dehorning, removal of hair, castration, branding, tattooing, ear notching, docking of tails on sheep and swine and

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coloring or manipulation of normally attached hair that does not alter or misrepresent breed characteristics or the animals configuration or natural conformation.

28. All animal projects have applicable online enrollment forms (except poultry, rabbit meat pens and dairy bull calves which are on paper forms) in addition to the youth’s 4-H project enrollment form. These forms must be submitted online by the applicable due date and no late animal enrollments can be accepted.

4-H Livestock Auction The Putnam County Fair & 4-H Club Association will hold a livestock market sale on the second Friday evening of the fair. This 4-H livestock auction is terminal and livestock purchased from this sale cannot be exhibited.

Rules for the auction are determined by the Putnam County Fair & 4-H Club Association (Fair Board). Every effort will be made to place at the website www.extension.purdue.edu/putnam the sale rules outlined by the Fair Board. **Note: For information regarding livestock open shows, contact each species superintendent or check the Putnam County Extension website https://extension.purdue.edu/Putnam. For additional livestock information, refer to “2021 Purdue & Putnam County 4-H Livestock Update” handout and Indiana State Board of Animal Health’s “2021 Animal Health Requirements for Exhibition of Domestic Animals in Indiana”.

4-H Beef Department

Judging Times (Inside Arena): Regular Beef Show

Tuesday, July 27th, 9:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m. Parade of Champions /

Grand Champion Drive

RULES: Read pages 23-25 regarding General Animal/Exhibition Rules, Grooming Policy and YQCA policy. To be eligible for ISF, all beef animals must submit HAIR SAMPLES for possible DNA testing!

1. All steers and crossbred heifers must be in the possession of exhibitors by April 10th of the current year. All purebred heifers must be in the possession of exhibitor by May 15th of current year.

2. Enrolled animals must be owned by the 4-H exhibitor by the enrollment deadline and must be under the same continuous care, responsibility and ownership through the Putnam County Fair or Indiana State Fair, if participating in the State Fair. Each 4-H member shall own his/her own exhibit.

3. All cattle per Indiana BOAH 18 months and older must be ear tagged with an RFID (e.g. 840 or EID) to be eligible to exhibit. Tags will be available at the Extension office or may be obtained and/or inserted at the 8-10 am April 10th tagging and weigh-in.

4. All steers and crossbred heifers must be individually

identified with a five-digit 4-H ear tag inserted by beef 4-H volunteers and an RFID tag and weighed by the county enrollment deadline – Saturday, April 10th All other ear tags except RFID tags will be removed during weigh-in. The cost will be $2.00 per tag or $4.00 a head, and needs to be paid when ear tagging takes place. All animals must be enrolled by May 15th.

5. A screening committee will be present at the April weigh-in. All cattle will be checked and blood tests may be ordered, at owner’s expense, on questionable animals. The committee will designate in which class the steer is to show. The screening committee will consist of three (3) people: Beef Superintendent and two (2) others selected by superintendent. A second screening may take place when the animals are being brought onto the fairgrounds for the fair. They may be screened prior to being stalled or until their papers are checked. No protests will be allowed following this final checking of the papers and stalling of the animal.

6. All 4-H heifers, except crossbred heifers, MUST be registered and have appropriate registration papers. All breed steers must be registered and have appropriate registration papers. All papers, tattoo and tags will be checked. Registration examples are located in the general section aforementioned.

7. For ISF, in addition to tagging ID for registered & commercial beef heifers, and all market steers, DNA hair samples will be required. The hair samples for market steers, registered beef heifers and commercial heifers will be due in the county office by May 15th. Envelopes will be provided at the County Extension Office.

8. All beef animals need to be checked in from 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 24th and remain until released Friday morning starting at 12:01 am until 10:00 am. and then Saturday morning beginning at 8 am.

9. 4-H Exhibits must remain on exhibit at the Putnam County Fair until the established release time, unless approved by the Superintendent and 4-H Youth Educator. For any exhibit removed from display prior to the official release time, placings and prizes (ribbons, medals, trophies, etc.) will be forfeited. The current year Achievement Program recognitions for that project will be forfeited.

10. An animal may be co-enrolled by siblings. The animal(s) only need to be listed on one siblings 4-H animal electronic enrollment form.

11. All cattle must meet health requirements as designated by the Indiana State Board of Animal Health. Indiana livestock exhibitors no longer have to present a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) at Indiana shows under state law. All livestock exhibitors were required by the state to obtain premise identification by September 1, 2006. If you have not completed this premise identification, please contact the Indiana State Board of Animal Health. For additional questions about Indiana's premise ID program contact BOAH at [email protected] or 317-544-2381

12. Steers shall be shown by weight and by breed requirements. Weight classes within the breeds will be set by the beef superintendent and the assistants, who shall keep the ranges of weights as close as possible.

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Heifers will show by breed. Both steers and heifers will show through the complete breed before advancing to the next breed.

13. All steers and crossbred heifers will be weighed on Saturday as they arrive to determine the weight class in which the animal will be shown. The decision of the weighing committee will be final. There will be no re-weighing or changing of classes after the class is determined.

14. There will be no beef tie-outs before 9:00 p.m. All beef animals must tie-out unless a detailed written explanation note is provided to and accepted by the superintendent.

15. 4-H beef animals that are bred, born, and raised within Putnam County will show in the Putnam County 4-H Beef Show.

Ribbons will be given and Championship Classes (Champion, Grand Champion) will be held for both heifers and steers. If sponsorship is secured, banners will be given to respective Champions.

16. False switches and the use of artificial hair are prohibited. Only natural hair growing in its original location will be permitted. No pumping of any cattle is allowed. No false hair, or graphite, tampering, misrepresentation, drugs, forced fillings, etcetera are allowed. Read official health terms and conditions, general terms and conditions, and official ownership terms and conditions located in the front of the Indiana State Fair 4-H/FFA handbook/premium list for further clarification.

17. No horned cattle will be permitted in the beef show. 18. For Grooming Assistance Information:

Reference Pg. 23 General Animal Project/Exhibition Rules. Assistance is defined as touching the animal with equipment or by hand.

** On show day, soap, water, blow dryer and comb are the only products that may be used on the beef animals. Fitting may not include glue, paint, adhesives, etc. This is a brush and blow show only.

These grooming & clipping fitting rules will be enforced any time on Tuesday prior to the completion of the Grand Drive Tuesday evening. All 4-H’ers are encouraged to use outside help to learn and develop fitting skills prior to show day.

In the event that the 4-H exhibitor’s immediate family or legal guardian cannot be of assistance to the 4-H’er due to illness, medical condition or other circumstances, there may be an exception made. An exception will be made ONLY with a written explanation presented to the Beef Superintendent. After reviewing explanation and the current situation, a decision will be made by the Beef Superintendent and the 4-H Youth Extension staff.

Penalties: Any or all penalties listed below could be administered upon violating this rule.

The exhibitor in question is disqualified and forfeits all awards with the animal that the infraction was made.

The exhibitor in question is disqualified and forfeits all awards from the beef barn.

The exhibit will not be sold in the auction. The Beef Superintendent has the authority to initiate

immediate disciplinary action. With the understanding of the parties involved the further action could be taken with consultation of Beef Superintendent, the 4-H Council and the 4-H Youth Educator.

The 4-H’er or parties involved do have the right to appeal the decision by following the grievance policy that is stated in the Putnam County 4-H Program & Project Handbook.

19. When 4-H members are showing beef livestock in 4-H classes, the 4-H’ers clothing must not bear the name of a farm or their name, or advertising of any sort.

20. Parade of all Champions followed by the Grand Champion drive will be held at 7:00 p.m. on show day.

21. Heifer and Steer requirements will be the same as the Indiana State Fair’s, except for weight requirements and unless additional changes are otherwise stated in this Putnam County 4-H Project Handbook.

22. All sale animals must meet livestock sale entry deadlines. The beef sale sign up will be for one hour immediately following the Grand Champion Drive.

23. Electric fans of any type shall only be allowed at the side or head of calves and must be elevated directing airflow toward the north end of the barn. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE WILL FANS BE ALLOWED IN THE AISLE OR BEHIND CALVES. Fans must have proper safety-approved shrouds.

24. Petroleum fueled generators and fuel are PROHIBITED in the barn. This includes the lean-to sections of the barn.

25. Under no circumstance will any liquid be blown by, on, near, or through any style of electric fan.

26. All animals entered in the Indiana State Fair 4-H cattle show must have been enrolled in the exhibitor’s county using the electronic enrollment process. Please review the Indiana State Fair entry terms and conditions for specific requirements and maximum eligibility. Weight specifications are stated in the Indiana State Fair handbook.

27. 4-H animals purchased, sold or offered for sale after the animal enrollment deadline and prior to the Indiana State Fair (including animals that have gone through a “Premium Only Auction”), shall not be eligible to show in the 4-H show at the Indiana State Fair.

28. No pen assignment forms are needed for beef. 29. All used bedding in the tie-out area, must be pulled 12

inches away from the fence boards. Showmanship

4-H members who participate in showmanship classes may only show their own animals which will be exhibited by them in a regular 4-H class. Showmanship will be judged on the training of the animal and the showmanship ability of the exhibitor. Each 4-H member who competes in the 4-H beef show may enter the beef showmanship contest. The exhibitor may show either a steer or heifer in showmanship.

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Showmanship Divisions are based on what grade in school the 4-H’er was in on January 1st of the current year.

Beginner – all first-time 4-H beef exhibitors who are currently in the 3rd, 4th, or 5th grades are eligible. Once an exhibitor is the overall beginner beef showmanship winner, the 4-H’er is only eligible to compete in the intermediate, junior or senior beef showmanship classes in future years.

Junior– all 4-H exhibitors in the 4th-6th grades are eligible (except previous junior showmanship winners). Once a 4-H’er is the champion junior beef showman; they must compete in intermediate or senior beef showmanship in subsequent years.

Intermediate - all 4-H exhibitors in the 7th-9th grades are eligible (except for previous intermediate showmanship winners). Once a 4-H’er is the champion intermediate beef showman; they must compete in the senior beef showmanship in subsequent years.

Senior – all 4-H exhibitors in the 10th-12th grade (except for previous Supreme Showmanship winners).

Champions & Reserve Champions will be awarded for the four showmanship divisions. Beef Classes will be the same as in the following table:

4-H Cat Department

Judging Time: Monday, July 19th, 9:30 a. m. York Automotive Group

Community Building — West

Erin Mahoney Phone # 765-720-0784

RULES: Read pages 23-25 regarding General Animal/Exhibition Rules and the Record Sheets policy requiring Leader signature and record.

1. A 4-H member may enroll to show a maximum of two cats, as long as the cats are not in the same class. Each 4-H member may show only his/her cat or the family cat. The 4-H’er also has the option to enroll in the cat animal poster project. Posters must be educational and follow guidelines listed below.

2. The cat(s) and/or kittens must be owned, in the possession, care and feeding of the 4-H member by May 15th.

3. All cats must have valid Certificate of Vaccination (4-H-777-W). This Certificate of Vaccination must be signed by the Extension educator and a licensed, accredited veterinarian, and it must be available at check-in. The certificate must be presented prior to any 4-H cat exhibition. Vaccinations must be at least two weeks before the show and within one year of the show. All cats must be free of fleas, fungus, ear mites, or other communicable disease. See the health terms and conditions section printed in the front of the Indiana State Fair handbook for further details.

4. Cat(s) may be purebred or grade animals (household pet).

5. All 4-H cats with claws must have their nails clipped. 6. It is recommended that all 4-H cats, other than

pedigreed breeding stock, be spayed or neutered. 7. Exhibitors will be responsible to maintain and care for

the 4-H cat while at the Putnam County 4-H Cat Show. This includes proper removal of any waste.

8. Exhibitors must provide water/feed containers, carrying case, towels or curtains to drape their cage, litter box and litter, and other appropriate grooming aids.

9. It is required that cats be brought to and taken from the show in a carrying case. When the cat is not in the carrying case it must be on leash, except for the actual time it is being judged. Please do not use paper/cardboard boxes as carriers.

10. Pregnant or lactating female cats will not be permitted to show.

11. 4-H cats will be removed from their cages during judging. The 4-H member will stay and watch his or her cat being judged, then return the cat to its cage. If a 4-H cat is not on the judging table at the time the class is judged, it will not be judged.

12. The 4-H’er and/or his/her parent(s) should not speak with the judge unless conversation is initiated by the judge.

13. Cats must be taken home following official release at the end of the 4-H cat show.

14. 4-H cats shall not be left unattended at any time in either the fair facilities or in an automobile.

15. Record Sheets are to be submitted by method set by superintendent.

16. The final date for all paperwork to be signed, which includes Certificate of Vaccination, record sheet and books, is at the July meeting. No exceptions. If you cannot attend the July meeting, it is the 4-Hers responsibility to contact the leader as well as the Extension office for the required signatures, NO PAPERWORK will be signed on the day of the show. Certificate of Vaccinations that are not signed by the leader and Extension office will be void and therefore 4-Her will be unable to show the cat.

Sec. Class

BF 21

Steers By Weight

BF 22

Heifers-Crossbred

By Weight

BF 23

Junior Heifer Jan 1 to March 31, 2021

BF 24

Senior/Winter Heifer

Sept 1 to Dec 31, 2020

BR25

Late summer Yrlg

July 1 to Aug 31, 2020

BF 26

Early summer Yrlg

May 1 to June 30, 2020

BF 27

Spring Yrlg Heifer

March 1 to April 30, 2020

BF 28

Junior Yrlg Heifer

Jan 1 to Feb 28, 2020

BF 29

Senior Yrlg Heifer

Sept 1 to Dec 31, 2019

Champion and Res. Champion Steers & Heifers

Banner & Ribbon

Grand Champion and Res. Grand Champion Steers & Heifers

Banner & Ribbon

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17. 4-Her must dress appropriately for show. No shorts allowed. Jeans must be free of holes. Shirts are to be without design unless it is 4-H related.

**Pictures will be taken of the Exhibitors and their cats upon completion of judging and will be displayed during the fair. CLASSES AGES: A household cat is 8 months of age or older on the day of the show. A household kitten is aged between 3 and 8 months of age on the day of show. The following is the class listing:

Long Haired – cats whose coat has long top hairs, with a thick wooly undercoat. The length of hair on a cat’s tail is often used as a determining factor. Hair length is normally 1-1/2” long or more. Short Haired – cats whose coat has only short hairs, a smooth, textured coat. Cat tail hair is usually less than 1-1/2” in length. Note: Indiana State Fair entry may be completed at www.Indianastatefair.com. Please refer to the online Indiana State Fair handbook for additional exhibit requirements and regulations because they may be different from the county fair exhibit classes. Showmanship The purpose of this 4-H activity is to help 4-H members become more aware of cat fanciers knowledge, show techniques and related management. Exhibitor may only enter one cat in showmanship. There will be verbal questions with the judge Juniors - Grades 3-4-5 BU-08148…”Purrr-fect Pals!” Intermediates - Grades 6-7-8…BU-08149 ”Climbing

Up!” and”Purrr-fect Pals” Seniors - Grade 9 & above… BU-08150”Leaping

Forward,” ”Climbing Up!,” and ”Purrr-fect Pals” 1. Reference material may not be used during the

activity by participants. 2. Questions for the activity will be taken from one or

more of the following publications listed by specific grade level. Showmanship Divisions are based on the 4-H’er’s grade in school on January 1st of the current year.

3. Knowing answers to the following sample questions increase and help appropriately prepare the 4-H member for participation in this activity:

Sample Questions: ● Name three breeds of purebred cats.

CT LK Long Hair Kitten

CT LC Long Hair Cat

CT SK Short Hair Kitten

CT SC Short Hair Cat

● What is a cat parasite? Give an example of one parasite.

● How should cat parasites be controlled? ●What are hairballs? How can hairballs be prevented? ●How would you stop a cat fight? ●How often should a cat/kitten be bathed? ●Name five symptoms that indicate your cat is getting

sick? ●Why do cats scratch? How do you avoid ruined

furniture? ●Why is cat vaccination so important?

4. Once a 4-H’er has won a showmanship grade based level, they must advance to the next level in subsequent years. The successful winning showman will remain in the advanced level for the next year and future years of the showmanship class, until they win again or advance to the next grade level.

Note: A poster may be an option for 4-H members unable to show their cat.

Exhibit Poster OPTION: Cat Posters due on Tuesday, July 20th between 4:00

p.m. and 7:00p.m. in the 4-H Exhibit Hall. See Cat Poster project in Exhibit Hall section in

latter part of Handbook on page 61.

4-H Dairy Department

Judging Time: Sunday, July 25th 9:00a.m.,

Inside Arena

(Beginning with Bucket Calves, Bull Calf classes, and concluding with the Dairy females)

Note: Dairy Feeder Steers and Dairy Steers will show after the beef steers on Tuesday, July 27th approx. 2 pm

RULES: Read pages 23-25 regarding General Animal/Exhibition Rules, Grooming Policy and YQCA policy.

NEW: To be eligible for ISF, ALL DAIRY animals must submit HAIR SAMPLES for possible DNA testing!

1. 4-H dairy females must be registered in the herd book of their breed association; or the 4-H dairy female must have a V.I.P. status from the Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA) or in the lease program. Certificates of Registration or Qualified Holstein herd book or V.I.P. Identification will be examined.

2. All animals must be identified by either their own registration number or their dam’s registration number. Enrollments will not be accepted that list “Papers Applied For”. The animal’s birth date, name and tattoo (if required for registration by the respective breed association) must be listed on the 4-H online livestock enrollment page and these numbers must match the animal’s registration paper. All 4-H members’ dairy cows and heifers must be owned or leased and enrolled by the 4-H exhibitor by May 15th and must remain under that 4-H member’s continuous care and responsibility through the date of the 4-H dairy show at the Putnam County fair or the Indiana State Fair if the 4-H’er is exhibiting at the State Fair.

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3. For ISF, in addition to tagging ID for dairy feeder steers, DNA hair samples will be required. The hair samples will be due in the county office by May 15th for dairy feeder steers. Envelopes will be provided at the County Extension Office.

4. Registration papers must be made available upon request for checking tattoos or color patterns at the stalls upon arrival. Dairy cows and heifers whose tattoos or color patterns do not match their registration paper will be placed in the “Grade” Class and will not be eligible for the overall title of Grand/Reserve. Acceptable registrations are (1) in the 4-H member’s name, (2) John Smith & Sons, (3) John Smith, Sons & Daughters, (4) John Smith & Family (family includes sons, daughters, and legal guardian youth only), (5) Mark Smith (brother) & Mary Smith (sister), (6) Family Corporations, where the 4-H member’s name appears as a holder of stock in the corporation and proof of the same must be supplied on or before the enrollment date, (7) Family partnership where the 4-H’ers father, mother, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, grandparent, and/or legal guardian is also in the family partnership and the 4-H member’s name appears on the legal, notarized partnership. A copy of the written document must be submitted to the Extension office before the enrollment deadline.

5. A dairy cow or heifer may be co-enrolled by siblings. The animal(s) only need to be listed on one siblings 4-H member’s animal electronic enrollment form. However, only one 4-H-er may exhibit the animal.

6. A 4-H’er will be permitted to exhibit more than one breed of dairy cattle but may exhibit only two animals in each class. If an exhibitor has two animals that are in the same class, then another Putnam County 4-H’er must show the second animal.

7. All dairy breeds [includes crosses, bulls, steers, cows (females)] must have an RFID (e.g. 840, EID) tag. These tags are available at the Extension office for $2 each.

8. Bull calves must be ear-tattooed or ear-tagged. The number on their tattoo or tag must be recorded on the separate Putnam County Bull Calf animal enrollment form and submitted by May 15th. Bull calves must be dehorned and healed prior to show. Both halters and neckties are required for bull calves.

9. All stall/pen forms are due in the county Extension Office on, or before, June 25th and must be accurately completed. One form for each 4-H member must be completed. List only dairy animals on the livestock stall/pen form found in this handbook. Additional copies can be made of the form if the 4-H’er is taking other livestock projects.

10. All non-milking cows can arrive between 12 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday, July 23rd and between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. Saturday July 24th. Milking cows must arrive Saturday, July 24th by 9:00 p.m. and are released after they show. Class entry must be completed and verified by 5 p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 24th. Non-milking dairy animals will be

released Friday morning, July 30th, starting at 12:01 am until 10:00 am. and then Saturday morning starting at 8 am.

11. 4-H Exhibits must remain on exhibit at the Putnam County Fair until established release time, unless approved by Superintendent and 4-H Youth Educator. For any exhibit removed from display prior to the official release time, placings and prizes (ribbons, medals trophies, etc.) will be forfeited. The current year Achievement Program recognition for that project will be forfeited.

12. The Dairy Lease Program is only for 4-H members who do not own their own dairy cow and/or heifers. 4-H members may not enroll both leased and owned dairy animals. Only dairy heifers that will be less than two (2) years of age at the time of the Indiana State Fair 4-H dairy show may be leased. Leasing a dairy heifer will be considered the equivalent of ownership. The 4-H member should be regularly involved in the care of the heifer regardless of where the heifer is kept, and the 4-H member should have exclusive show rights to the heifer during the 4-H lease period from May 15th through the Putnam County 4-H Dairy show and the Indiana State Fair, if exhibiting at the State Fair. Leased 4-H dairy heifers must be registered (although it is not necessary to have the registration paper transferred to the 4-H member’s name) by May 15th with their registration number listed on the 4-H member’s dairy enrollment form.

13. All livestock exhibited must meet health requirements as designated by the Indiana State Board of Animal Health. Indiana livestock exhibitors no longer have to present a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) at Indiana shows under state law. All livestock exhibitors were required by the state to obtain premise identification by September 1, 2006. If you have not completed this premise identification, please contact the Indiana State Board of Animal Health. For additional questions about Indiana's premise ID program contact BOAH at [email protected] or 317-544-2381

14. DAIRY BUCKET CLASS Dairy Bucket class is open to first year 4-H dairy exhibitors who were in grades 3rd - 5th on January 1st of the current year.

a.) Sign up must occur during the previous year’s fair to be eligible for the bucket calf project. Please contact the dairy superintendent at the Dairy Barn for specific instructions and details to sign up for the dairy bucket calf project.

b.) 4-H’ers participating in the bucket calf class can have only one dairy animal at the county fair.

c.) The free bucket calves will be provided within one month of birth and be identified with an ear tag upon delivery.

d.) In case of an unavoidable circumstance, such as death, a replacement calf will not be permitted for exhibition. The 4-H’er must contact the dairy superintendent to submit an essay per 4-H rules for completion of the dairy bucket calf project.

15. DAIRY FEEDER STEER Exhibitors must bring feeder steers to the weigh-in on Saturday, April 10th from 8-10am to get feeder steers

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weighed and ear tagged. An electronic RFID and a county tag will be placed in each animal with a fee of $4 per head. Failure to make weigh-in will result in disqualification to show at the county fair. Dairy Feeder Steers will show after the beef steers on Tuesday, July 27th approx. 2 pm. . a.) Steer must be 100% Dairy Feeder Steer, either

purebred or a mix of dairy breeds. The 4-H exhibitor may exhibit one (1) or two (2) dairy feeder calves.

b.) The calves must weigh between 300 and 700 pounds at fair weigh-in.

c.) Calves will be slick shown (clipping optional). d.) Dairy Feeder Steers must be castrated and

dehorned and healed prior to exhibition. e.) Show sticks are optional.

16. DAIRY MARKET STEER Dairy Market Steers will show after the beef steers on Tuesday, July 27th approx. 2 pm. Dairy market steer(s) must be 100% dairy blood. a.) All dairy market steers must be weighed and

tagged with a five-digit county ear tag during the April 10th weigh-in to be eligible to exhibit. The cost of the tag and RFID tag will be $ 2.00 per tag or $4.00 per head, and needs to be paid when weigh-in and ear tagging takes place.

b.) Show sticks are optional. c.) For county exhibition a dairy market steer must

weigh at least 701 pounds and over. (To be eligible to show at the Indiana State Fair a dairy market steer must weigh at least 1,000 pounds.)

d.) The age requirement for dairy steers will correspond with the Indiana State Fair 4-H Dairy Steer rules.

17. When 4-H members are showing cattle in 4-H classes, they must wear no clothing bearing the name of a farm, their name, or advertising of any sort.

18. The 4-H’er will need to bring their own straw for bedding.

19. Fans must have proper (safety approved) shrouds. 20. Generators will not be permitted in the dairy barn. 21. ALL SALE ANIMALS MUST MEET

LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT SALE ENTRY DEADLINES.

22. 4-H animals purchased, sold or offered for sale after the animal enrollment deadline and prior to the Indiana State Fair shall not be eligible to show in the 4-H show at the Indiana State Fair.

Showmanship

All animals in three levels of showmanship must be owned, leased or in partnership by the exhibitor. Rookie Showmanship is for bucket calf exhibitors in their first year of 4-H.

Junior Showmanship is for 4-H’er’s in the 3rd - 7th grades on January 1st of the current year. The rookie showmanship winner will be eligible to show also. Once an exhibitor is the overall junior dairy showmanship winner, the 4-H’er is only eligible to compete in the senior dairy showmanship classes in future years.

Senior Showmanship is for 4-H’er’s in the 8th grade or above on January 1st of the current year and previous winners of the Junior showman, plus the current year’s champion junior showmanship winner. THE FOLLOWING WILL BE CLASSES FOR DAIRY BREEDS:

AGE GROUP CLASSES • Spring heifer calf — born March 1, 2021 to May 15th,

2021 • Winter heifer calf — born December 1, 2020 to

February 29, 2021 • Fall heifer calf — born September 1, 2020 to

November 30, 2020 • Summer yearling heifer — born June 1, 2020 to

August 31, 2020 • Spring yearling heifer — born March 1, 2020 to

May 31, 2020 • Winter yearling heifer — born December 1, 2019 to

February 28, 2020 • Fall yearling heifer — born September 1, 2019 to

November 30, 2019 • Yearling heifer in milk — born September 1, 2019 or

later (Brown Swiss, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn) • Junior 2-year-old cow — born March 1, 2019 to

August 31, 2019 • Senior 2-year-old cow — born September 1, 2018 to

February 28, 2019 • Junior 3-year-old cow - born March 1, 2018 to

August 31, 2018 • Senior 3-year-old cow - born September 1, 2017 to

February 28, 2018 • 4-year-old cow - born September 1, 2016 to

August 31, 2017 • 5-year-old cow — born September 1, 2015 to August

31, 2016 • Aged cow six years and older, born prior to September

1, 2015 • Dry cow, any age

CODE BREED

AR AYRSHIRE

BS BROWN SWISS

GR GUERNSEY

HL HOLSTEIN

JR JERSEY

MS MILKING SHORTHORN

AOB Grade

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4-H Dog Department OBEDIENCE SHOW—Sunday July 18th

At 12:00 noon York Automotive Group Community Bldg. TOP DOG SCHOLAR TEST—Sunday, July 18th at 12 noon York Automotive Group Community Bldg. AGILITY SHOW — Thursday, July 29th at 10 a.m.

Inside Arena


An organizational meeting without dogs will be held on Monday, January 18, 2021 at 5:30 pm at the fairgrounds York Automotive Group Community Building . First year members and beginners will meet after the call out meeting on January 18th for training information. Please bring a 6 foot leash if you have one for training purposes. NO DOGS at this meeting. We follow all State Fair Rules and Classes except we add Novice Showmanship for first year members. Beginners Classes– First Obedience and Showmanship (Advanced members may come to any and all classes) will be February 8th. Every other Monday night from 5:15-6:15 until after Spring Break and then every Monday. Showmanship 6:15-7:00pm. Advanced Classes– Obedience, Showmanship and Agility (Beginner members may come to any and all obedience and showmanship classes) will be February 1st. Every other Monday night from 5:15-6:15 until after Spring Break and then every Monday. Showmanship 6:15– 7PM. Agility Practices– Indoor Arena June 21, 2021 to July 23, 2021 State Fair Practices August 2, 2021 to August 20, 2021 **For additional information or updates go to www.extension.purdue.edu/putnam and accesses the 4-H project page.** 1. Dogs must be born by September 1, 2020 to be

eligible for the 2021 fair. 2. You must dress appropriately for class. Slacks or

shorts are recommended-no short shorts. Wear only a tie shoe such as a tennis shoe- NO flip flops, sandals, boots or bare feet. On the 3rd infraction of this rule you will not be allowed to practice. We practice by the same rules that we have on show day.

3. Everyone must show in obedience, showmanship and take Top Dog Test. Agility is optional to advanced members-1A members will not compete in Agility.

4. You will not enter class without a signed release record and a “ 2021 Certificate of Completion (Vet Form) of Indiana 4-H Requirements for Exhibition of Dog” (4-H-671-W Form). This form must be signed by the member and parent. The veterinarian must write the date on each line after the required vaccinations; ditto marks will not be accepted and sign form. Then the leader must sign the completed form and check off that you have this completed, but you keep it at all times. You will need it for fun matches, the Putnam County Fair, and the State Fair.

5. Each dog is required to have a rabies certificate signed by their veterinarian to participate in class. You will need it for fun matches, the Putnam County Fair and the State Fair.

6. After June 1st no class or dog changes will be allowed.

7. Complete the Dog Club Worksheet and Your Dog Record sheet. Both must be turned in by or before June 1st.

8. A dog being shown in the dog project must belong to the exhibitor or to a member of the immediate family or household. It must reside at your house during the project-this means from March thru July. Dogs may only be shown by the 4-H member, their sibling, or their parent from May 15 through the dog show. Exhibition by any other individual makes the dog ineligible for State Fair Exhibition. Ownership is waived on 4-H dogs raised for the service dog program. You may not lease a dog.

9. For safety reasons, participation in the county fair will be at the discretion of the 4-H Project Leaders, Extension Educator and President of the 4-H Council. State Fair rules will be enforced

10. No hitting, kicking, or abusing the dog. Any abuse shown will be grounds for dismissal.

11. All handlers are required to clean up after their dogs. It is recommended that you not feed your dogs before class.

12. If your dog is in season (heat) keep her at home but attend the meeting to keep up with lessons.

13. Dogs must wear a well fitted choke collar for obedience class. This means no more than two or three inches of extra chain when pulled snug around the dogs’ neck. Agility requires a well fitted buckle collar. The lead may be of fabric or leather and must be 6 ft. in length. No tags allowed. Showmanship requires a 4 foot show lead. The club sells them for $2. No pinch collars are allowed at any show. Flea and tick collars cannot be worn for judging.

14. No dogs allowed in the building other than enrolled 4-H dogs.

15. A dog displaying definite signs of aggression will not be allowed to show or remain in class if extremely aggressive. If such a dog is allowed to show, it will be separate from the class.

16. All judges’ decisions are final. Any child or parent showing disrespect for a judge may be disqualified.

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17. Advanced members that have completed and scored 150 points in 2B may show 2 dogs as long as they are in different obedience classes, and are being trained properly. This must be approved by the leader. However, at the State Fair only one dog may be shown.

18. All agility members and parents are expected to help move the equipment.

19. We will do a fundraiser to help offset the cost of the equipment and plaques-all members are expected to participate and sell 5 kits.

20. Record Sheets are to be submitted by method set by barn superintendent.

21. 4-H members are responsible for the actions of their dogs.

22. You must score 150 points in a repeatable class to move into the next higher class. You cannot move back to a lower class after you have competed in a class at the county level. You may try a higher class at Fun Match before June 1.

23. High In Trial qualifications in Agility must be off leash and a NQ run in agility will result in a minus of 10 points off of total score.

24. State Fair Entries are due July 1st. OBEDIENCE Please refer to the Purdue Extension Putnam County home page (www.extension.purdue.edu/putnam) and accesses the 4-H project page for current score sheets.

Class 1A Exercises 4-H’ers with no previous formal dog training or a trained dog. Exercises: Heel on leash, Figure 8 on leash, Sit for examination on leash, Recall on leash no finish, Sit stay on leash. Must move on to 1B next year.

Class 1B Exercises 4-H’ers in their second year as dog club members. Others who may show in this class include anyone who has not been in dog club, but has a dog that has already had formal training. Anyone who has been in dog club before and is bringing a new dog would also start in this class. Exercises: Heel on leash, Figure 8 on leash, Stand for exam on leash, Recall on leash with finish, Down stay ( Walk Around Ring), Sit Stay (Get Your Leash). Must show this dog in class 2A next year.

Class 2A Exercises 4-H’ers and dogs which have completed 1B. Exercises: Heel and figure 8 on leash, Stand for examination off leash, Heel free off leash, Recall off leash, Sit stay (Get Your Leash), Sit Stay 1 minute (Group), Down stay 1 minute (Group). Must show this dog in class 2B next year.

Class 2B Exercises 4-H’ers and dogs which have completed 2A. May repeat until ready for division (Class) 3A. Exercises: Heel & figure 8 on leash, Stand for exam off leash, Heel off leash, Drop on recall, Sit stay (Get Your Leash), Sit Stay 1 minute (Group), Down stay 1 minute (Group).

Class 3A Exercises 4-H’ers and dogs which have mastered 2B when the member is ready. You must move on to 3B after one year in this class. Exercises: Heel free and Figure 8, Stand for examination off leash, Dumbbell recall, Drop on recall, Stand Stay (Get Your Leash).

Class 3B Exercises 4-H’ers and dogs which have been in 3A. You may stay in this class as long as you want until you are ready to move up. Exercises: Heel off leash, Figure 8 off leash, Stand for exam off leash, Retrieve on flat, Drop on recall, Stand Stay (Get Your Leash).

Class 4A Exercises

4-H’ers and dogs that have completed 3B when the member is ready. You must move on to 4B after one year in this class. Exercises: Heel free, Figure 8 off leash, retrieve on flat, Dumbbell recall over high jump, Recall over broad jump, Command Discrimination ( Stand Sit Down)

Class 4B Exercises

4-Her’s and dogs who have completed 4A. You may stay in this class as long as you want until you are ready to move up. Exercises: Heel off leash, Figure 8 off leash, Retrieve on flat, Retrieve over high jump, Broad jump, Command Discrimination ( Stand Down Sit)

Class 5A Exercises

4-Her’s and dogs who have completed 4B. You must move on to 5B after 1 year in this class. Exercises: Hand Signals (Voice), Directed Retrieve ( 2 Gloves), Retrieve over high jump, Broad jump, Moving Stand and exam.

Class 5B Exercises

4-Her’s and dogs who have completed 5A. You may stay in this class as long as you want until you are ready to move up. Exercises: Hand Signals, Directed Retrieve , Retrieve over high jump, Broad Jump, Moving Stand & Exam

Class 6A Exercises

Hand signals, Scent Discrimination (1 Retrieve), Directed Retrieve, Moving Stand and Exam, Go Out, Directed Jumping (1 Jump)

Class 6B Exercises

Hand Signals, Scent Discrimination (2 Retrieves), Directed Retrieve, Moving Stand and Exam, Directed Jumping (2 Jumps).

VETERAN’S Class

This class is for any dog that has completed at least class 2B, and is 7 years or older. It also includes any dog that has completed at least class 2 B and is physically

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challenged, a veterinarians note is required for this. Exercises include Heel off leash, Figure 8 off leash, Stand for exam off leash, Recall of Leash, Stand Stay (Get Your Leash)

4-H AGILITY

Beginner A is for first year agility members. This class is on leash. You must move on to Beginner B after one year in this class. 10-12 obstacles in this class include the Pause Table, A-Frame, Dog Walk, Open Tunnel, Bar Jump, One Bar Jump, Panel Jump.

Beginner B—This is the second year class. This class is off leash. You may remain in this class until you are ready to advance. 10-12 obstacles in this class include the Pause table, A-Frame, Dog Walk, Open tunnel, Bar Jump, One Bar Jump, Panel Jump & Tire Jump.

Intermediate A—This class is off leash. You must move on to Intermediate B after one year in this class. 11-13 obstacles in this class include the Pause table, A-Frame, Dog walk, Open tunnel, Teeter totter, Bar Jump, One Bar Jump, Tire Jump, Panel Jump, Broad Jump, Triple Bar Jump, Double Bar Jump, Asc. Double Bar Jump, Weave 3 Poles.

Intermediate B Class - This class is off leash. You may remain in this class until you are ready to move on. 11-13 obstacles in this class include the Pause table, A-Frame, Dog walk, Open tunnel, Teeter totter, Bar Jump, One Bar Jump, Tire Jump, Panel Jump, Broad Jump, Triple Bar Jump, Double Bar Jump, Asc. Double Bar Jump, Weave 3 Poles.

Advanced A– This class is off leash. You must move on to Advanced B after 1 year in this class. 14-16 obstacles in this class include the Pause table, A-Frame, Dog walk, Open tunnel, Teeter totter, Weave 6 poles, Tire Jump, Bar Jump, One Bar Jump, Panel Jump, Broad Jump, Triple Bar Jump, Double Bar Jump, Asc. Double Bar Jump.

Advanced B-- This class is off leash. You may remain in this class until you re ready to advance. 14-16 obstacles in this class include the Pause table, A-Frame, Dog walk, Open tunnel, Teeter totter, Bar Jump, One Bar Jump, Tire Jump, Panel Jump, Broad Jump, Triple Bar Jump, Double Bar Jump, Asc. Double Bar Jump, Weave 6 Poles.

Excellent A-This class is off leash. You must move up to Excellent B after one year in this class. 16-18 obstacles in this class include the Pause table, A-frame, Dog walk, Open tunnel, Teeter totter, Weave 9 or 12 poles, Tire Jump, Bar Jump, One Bar Jump, Panel Jump, Broad Jump, Triple Bar Jump, Double Bar Jump, Asc. Double Bar Jump. Excellent B– This class is off leash. 16-18 obstacles in this class include the Pause table, A-frame, Dog walk, Open tunnel, Teeter totter, Weave 9 or 12 poles, Tire Jump, Bar Jump, One Bar Jump, Panel

Jump, Broad Jump, Triple Bar Jump, Double Bar Jump, Asc. Double Bar Jump.

SHOWMANSHIP Showmanship at the state level is broken down into three divisions. Beginner 3-5th grade, Intermediate 6-8th grade, and Senior 9-12th grade. For our county, we also offer a Novice class for first year members of the dog project regardless of age or years in other 4-H projects. In showmanship you are judged on the following: Line up & stack, All go around, Individual exam of dog, Individual gait, and the appearance and attitude of the handler. Showmanship is all about how the handler presents the dog while in the ring, and how the handler looks while doing so. TOP DOG TEST Top Dog Test at the state level is broken into three divisions. Beginner 3-5th Grade, Intermediate 6-8th grade and Senior 9-12th grade. Questions can come from any information discussed during class, all 4-H manuals used in the Dog Projects and on the Putnam County Website under the Dog Club. Exhibit Option:

DOG POSTERS

Dog Posters due on Tuesday, July 20th Between 4—7 p.m. in the 4-H Exhibit Hall

See Dog Poster in Exhibit Hall project in latter half of this Handbook on page 66.

4-H Goat Department Judging Time:

Saturday, July 24th 8:00 a.m., Inside Arena


To be eligible for ISF, all meat goat wethers and market does must have an 840-RFID Tag and 5‐digit County Tag and DNA Hair Sample. All eligible ISF registered boer goat females must have a Breed Registry Tattoo and a DNA Hair Sample. DNA hair sample envelops are available at the Extension office. Tagging will be Saturday, May 8th from 8am to 10:00 a.m. **Goat Posters & Herdsman forms TBD **Barn Pitch-In, Goat Parade, Goat Poster Awards & Herdsman Awards-TBA 1. All animals must be owned by exhibitor or in

partnership with parents by May 15th and in the 4-H member’s possession by that date. Records should start on the day of purchase. These animals must remain in

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the same continuous ownership through Putnam County show day, and the Indiana State Fair 4-H goat show, if exhibiting at the Indiana State Fair. Kids born after May 15th must be from a dam who was enrolled by May 15th.

2. Appropriate goat animal enrollment online entry must be complete by May 15th, v2.4honline.com. Proper identification must be indicated using the online enrollment process, such as tag number, microchip, or tattoo. If only showing at the county level, a scrapie tag number will be accepted. A scrapie number is NOT a proper form of identification, if showing at the Indiana State Fair. A registration certificate is recommended but not be required at the county level; however, a 4-H dairy goat that does not have a legible tattoo corresponding to its registration certificate will be ineligible to show in the Indiana State Fair 4-H dairy goat show. All dairy goats entered must be properly enrolled using the 4-H online goat enrollment process by May 15th.

3. A 4-H goat may be co-enrolled by siblings. The animal(s) only need to be listed on one siblings 4-H goat electronic enrollment form. Only ONE child can show co-enrolled goat on show day. A group class must be entered in that class in one 4-Her’s name but can be a combination of entries owned and exhibited by 4-H member’s who are siblings.

4. Stall/Pen Entry forms with payment of $5 per pen will be due Friday, June 25th to the barn superintendent. A copy of the form can be found in the back of the handbook or on PC Kids Facebook page.

5. Goat check in will be Thursday, July 22nd from 5 pm to 9pm and Friday, July 23rd from 7 am to noon on the East side of the Barn. Goats will be released Friday morning , July 30th starting at 12:01 am until 10:00 am. and then Saturday, July 31st morning starting at 8 am and must be picked up by Noon. Exception to this rule are any small kids under four (4) months still on bottles, which may be brought in and shown day of show. Milkers will be released after 8:00 pm on show day or 1 hour after the end of the Goat Show, unless the goat is involved in the Supreme Showmanship or if the milker is the 4-Hers’ only goat. Any exceptions will be at the Superintendents discretion.

6. 4-H exhibits must remain on exhibit at the Putnam County Fair until established release time, unless approved by Superintendent and 4-H Youth Educator. For any exhibit removed from display prior to the official release time, placings and prizes (ribbons, medals, trophies, etc.) will be forfeited. The current year Achievement Program will be forfeited.

7. Classes for wethers and market does will be set up after weigh-in preceding the show. Testicles must be dried and atrophied before unloading. The Superintendent reserves the right to have any questionable animal inspected by a veterinarian, at the expense of the owner. Weigh-in for wethers will

happen at check-in. Does can be entered as breeding or market. They cannot be shown in both. All breeds market does will be shown in one class.

8. Throughout the goat show on Saturday all 4-H’ers must complete the sale forms for the wethers and market does to be sold in the livestock auction. Animals under 40 pounds may not be sold—unless it is a scramble wether. The forms must be signed by both 4-H’er and a parent. 4-H’ers need to read the Barn information board for time and date regarding pictures of sale animals. Sale forms must be completed and turned in by 8:00 p.m. Saturday evening of the goat show. No late forms will be accepted.

9. Exhibitors are to bring their own bedding for their goats, bedding will not be provided. Stalls must be bedded when goats are unloaded.

10. A maximum of two breeds may be shown by exhibitor. An exhibitor is limited to a maximum of two entries per class and a maximum of 6 total goats. If an exhibitor has two animals that are in the same class, then another Putnam County 4-H’er must show the second animal.

11. All livestock exhibitors were required by the state to obtain premise identification by September 1, 2006. If you have not completed this premise identification, please contact the Indiana State Board of Animal Health. For additional questions about Indiana's premise ID program contact BOAH at [email protected] or 317-544-2381.

All goats must be able to meet health requirements designated by the state rules. Goats with abscesses, open wounds, bandages or Stop correcting “diarrhea” will NOT be allowed to unload on check in day or exhibit at the Putnam county fair. The Superintendent reserves the right to have any questionable animal inspected by a veterinarian, at the expense of the owner. Indiana livestock exhibitors no longer have to present a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) at Indiana shows under state law.

12. Buck Goats are not permitted. 13. Age of animals shall be computed from actual date of

judging. 14. When 4-H members are showing goats in 4-H

classes, the 4-H’er’s clothing must not bear the name of a farm or their name, or advertising of any sort. It is recommended that the exhibitor wear a white blouse/shirt and white/black pants or skirt/split skirt (NO SHORTS) to show their dairy goats. The exhibitor’s midriff should not be exposed when standing or bending over.

15. Each 4-H’er is responsible for keeping his/her pen and aisle area clean at all times and must be cleaned before leaving.

16. Fans must have proper safety approved shrouds. When setting up fans, all fans must blow east. All extension cords must be commercial rate and plugged into an outlet. Cords should not be plugged into other cords and must be out of reach of goats. All electric devices and cords will be inspected and are subject to approval by fire department. Any violation will be removed without notice.

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17. 4-H animals purchased, sold or offered for sale after the animal enrollment deadline and prior to the Indiana State Fair shall not be eligible to show in the 4-H show at the Indiana State Fair.

18. 4-H’er may NOT change or add classes on the day of goat show. Another 4-Her may show your goat in your absence for a conflict approved by the Superintendent. Once a class has been called, 4-H’er will have 2 minutes to arrive at arena with their animal(s). Classes will NOT be held for 4-H’ers and animals who have not arrived at show arena when class moves into arena.

SCRAMBLE CLASS is for any 4-H member who was in grades 3rd, 4th, or 5th on January 1st of current year and is enrolled in his/her first year of the goat project. The member will show only one goat (wether) in the 4-H goat show. The wether goat will be donated to the 4-H member and will be obtained at the Putnam County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. The deadline for sign-up will be April 1st. The 4-Her may only show in scramble class and scramble showmanship.

Showmanship

4-H members who compete in showmanship classes must show their own animal that was exhibited by them in one (1) of the regular Putnam County goat class. Each breed of goat will have their own showmanship class: Pygmy, Kiko, Boer, Miniature Dairy, Myotonic and Dairy. The Goat Showmanship will have four divisions: Rookie, Junior, Intermediate and Senior. Rookie will be for first year goat project exhibitor’s

grade 3rd – 5th on January 1st of current year. The Rookie champion, at their option, will be eligible to show in the Junior division.

Junior will be for members in grades 3rd, 4th, or 5th on January 1st of the current year. A Junior may win that division only once, the Junior champion is allowed to show in the Intermediate division. Once an exhibitor is the junior showmanship winner, then he/she is only eligible to compete in intermediate or senior showmanship classes in future years.

Intermediate will be for members in grades 6th, 7th, or 8th year on January 1st of the current year are eligible, including previous junior showmanship winners. Once an exhibitor is the intermediate showmanship winner, then he/she is only eligible to compete in the senior showmanship class in future years.

Senior will be for members grade 9th and above on January 1st of the current year, including previous intermediate showmanship winners. Previous senior showmanship winners are eligible to compete in the senior showmanship class.

DAIRY GOAT RULES 1. All 4-H dairy goats must have a readable tattoo or

ear tag identical to the one (1) recorded on their current 4-H animal enrollment form. A registration certificate is recommended but not required at the county level; however, a 4-H dairy goat that does not have a legible tattoo corresponding to its registration

certificate will be ineligible to show in the Indiana State Fair 4-H dairy goat show. Once disqualified due to an incorrect, missing/illegible tattoo, animals cannot be re-tattooed and re-checked at the show. Likewise, new registration papers being sent by a breed association will not change the status of the disqualified animal.

2. All goats should be shown with a chain (metal/plastic) collar. Any exceptions have to be approved by the goat superintendent before entering show ring.

3. Dairy Goats with horns will not be permitted. 4. All dairy goats who are in milk must be milked out

between 6:00p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the evening prior to the judging. This means you may milk any time of day or night you desire but you must milk all goats dry between 6:00p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the evening preceding judging date regardless of when the goats have been or will be milked again. An official will check all goats in a milking class.

5. All goats competing for championship honors that are in milk may be required by the judge to be milked before making final placings.

6. Dairy goats will be required to follow the general goat rules as indicated in the previous section, unless additional changes are stated.

7. Any dairy breeds with less that 5 entries will be combined and shown in All Other Breeds.

THE FOLLOWING IS THE CODE FOR THE GOAT BREEDS

CODE BREED AL ALPINE AO ALL OTHER BREEDS BO BOER GR GRADE KI KIKO LA LAMANCHA MD MARKET DOES ML MINIATURE LAMANCHA MN MINIATURE NUBIAN MY MYOTONIC ND NIGERIAN DWARF NU NUBIAN OB OBERHASLI PY PYGMY SA SAANEN TO TOGGENBERG

FOLLOWING WILL BE CLASSES FOR DAIRY GOAT BREEDS

ALPINE, GRADE, LAMANCHA, NIGERIAN DWARF, NUBIAN, OBERHASLI, SAANEN, TOGGENBERG, MINI NUBIAN and MINI

LAMANCHA, ALL OTHER BREEDS

Sec. Class GT 91 Junior Doe, born on or after April 1, current

year GT 92 Intermediate Doe, born March 1-31, current

year GT 93 Senior Doe, born 1-1 to 2-28, current year GT 94 Yearling Doe, one year and under 2 years, dry

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GT 95 Doe, one year and under 2 years, milking GT 96 Doe, 2 years and under 3 years, milking GT 97 Doe, 3 years and under 5 years, milking GT 98 Doe, 5 years and older, milking GT 99 Meat Class, under 1 year GT 100 Meat Class, under 2 years GT 101 Mother & Daughter, all breeds show

together GT 102 Produce of Dam –( 2 daughters out of the

same mother. They can be different ages.) -- all breeds show together GT 103 Breeder’s Trio --(3 does; any age, all have

to be the same breed and same owner. The produce have to be from the same herd., all breeds show together.)

GT 104 Scramble Class

FOLLOWING WILL BE CLASSES FOR GOAT BREEDS

PYGMY

Sec. Class GT 105 Junior Doe 0-3 months GT 106 Junior Doe, 3-6 months GT 107 Junior Doe, 6-9 months GT 108 Intermediate Doe, 9-12months GT 109 Junior Unfreshened Doe, 12-18 months GT 110 Senior Unfreshened Doe, 18-24 months GT 111 Junior Freshened Doe, 12-18 months GT 112 Senior Freshened Doe, 18-24 months GT 113 Doe, 2 years old GT 114 Doe, 3 years old GT 115 Doe, 4, years old GT 116 Doe, 5 years old GT 117 Pygmy wether, 0-6 months GT 118 Pygmy wether, 6-12 months GT 119 Pygmy wether, 1-2 years GT 120 Pygmy wether, 2 years and over GT 121 Mother & Daughter GT 122 Produce of Dam-(2 daughters out of the

same mother. They can be different ages.)—all breeds show together

GT 123 Breeder’s Trio—( 3does; any age, all have to be the same breed and same owner.

The produce have to be from the same herd.) —all breeds show together

THE FOLLOWING WILL BE CLASSES FOR GOAT BREEDS BOER / KIKO

Full blooded & Registered American Purebreds Sec. Class GT 124 Junior Doe, 0 - 3 months GT 125 Junior Doe, 3 - 6 months GT 126 Junior Doe, 6 - 9 months GT 127 Junior Doe, 9 - 12 months GT 128 Yearling Doe, 12 – 16 months GT 129 Yearling Doe, 16 – 20 months GT 130 Yearling Doe, 20 – 24 months GT 131 Senior Doe, 24 – 30 months

GT 132 Senior Doe, 30 – 36 month GT 133 Senior Doe, 36 months & older Percentage Boers/Kiko Sec. Class GT 134 Junior Doe, 0 - 3 months GT 135 Junior Doe, 3 – 6 months GT 136 Junior Doe, 6 - 9 months GT 137 Junior Doe, 9 - 12 months GT 138 Yearling Doe, 12 – 16 months GT 139 Yearling Doe, 16 – 20 months GT 140 Yearling Doe, 20 – 24 months GT 141 Senior Doe, 24 – 30 months GT 142 Senior Doe, 30 – 36 month GT 143 Senior Doe, 36 months & older GT 144 Meat Class, Under 1 year( Includes Market Does) Kiko/Boer Group Classes Sec. Class GT 145 Mother & Daughter GT 146 Produce of Dam –( 2 daughters out of the same mother. They can be different ages.)

-- all breeds show together GT 147 Breeder’s Trio – (3 does; any age, all have to

be the same breed and same owner. The produce have to be from the same herd.

THE FOLLOWING WILL BE CLASSES FOR GOAT

BREEDS MYOTONIC

Sec. Class GT 148 Junior Doe, 0-3 months GT 149 Junior Doe, 3-6 months GT 150 Junior Doe, 6-9 months GT 151 Intermediate Doe, 9-12 months GT 152 Junior Unfreshened Doe, 12-18 months GT 153 Senior Unfreshened Doe, 18-24 months GT 154 Junior Freshened Doe, 12-18 months GT 155 Senior Freshened Doe, 18-24 months GT 156 Doe, 24-36 months GT 157 Doe, 3 years old GT 158 Doe, 4 years old GT 159 Doe, 5 years old GT 160 Myotonic Wether, 0-6 months GT 161 Myotonic Wether, 6-12 months GT 162 Myotonic Wether, 1-2 years GT 163 Myotonic Wether, 2 yrs. & older Myotonic Group Classes Sec. Class GT 164 Mother & Daughter GT 165 Produce of Dam GT 166 Breeder’s Trio

RING 1 GOAT SHOW ORDER 8:00 a.m. Kiko FB Kiko % Boer FB Boer %

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8:00 a.m. RING 2 GOAT SHOW ORDER\ Pygmy Myotonic Dairy 1:00 p.m. – (or 15 minutes after conclusion of previous show) Alpine Grade Lamancha Mini Lamancha Mini Nubian Nigerian Dwarf Nubian Oberhasli Saanen Toggenberg All Other Breeds Champions & Grand Champions will be awarded throughout show day after appropriate classes. Grand Drive for Grand Champion Market Goat and Grand Champion Showman– 7PM. 4-H Horse & Pony Department

Judging Time: Sunday, July 25 @ 9am Monday, July 26 @ 4 pm

Tuesday, July 27 @ 9 am & 5pm Wednesday, July 28 @ 9am & 5pm


1. All 4-H members are required to wear a properly fitted ASTM or SEI standard F1163 (or above) certified helmet whenever mounted, or driving, at a 4-H horse and pony event, show, or activity. The 4-H member is responsible to see that this specified headgear is properly fitted with the approved harness fastened in place whenever mounted. Original tags must be present in all approved helmets. This policy applies to all county, area, and state 4-H horse and pony events, shows, and activities.

2. All horses may be checked in on Friday, July, 23rd from 4pm to 9 pm or on Saturday, July 24th from 8 am to 1 pm. All exhibits must arrive and be stalled by 1 PM Saturday, July 24th. Horses will be released Friday morning starting at 12:01 am until 10:00 am. and then Saturday morning starting at 8 am. All horses must be gone by noon.

3. 4-H exhibits must remain on exhibit at the Putnam County Fair until established release time, unless approved by the Superintendent and 4-H Youth Educator. For any exhibit removed from display prior to the official release time, placings and prizes (ribbons, medals, trophies, etc.) will be forfeited. The current year Achievement Program recognition for that project will be forfeited.

4. To be eligible for awards at the Putnam County Fair a 4-H’er should: a) Attend five (5) club meetings and/or provided clinics; b) Participate in club activities such as judging team,

hippology team, demonstration contest, speech contest, fund raising events, and Area V contests.

c.) Pay club dues. 5. To be eligible to show at the County, Area, and State

Shows, one must complete the 4-H Horse and Pony enrollment online process by May 15. Note: All classes shall be judged by the current edition of the Indiana 4-H Horse & Pony Handbook (4-H 661), if classes are not in the handbook, classes will be judged by local rules, except where it pertains to safety then it must also follow the safety rules of the Indiana 4-H Handbook.

6. To be eligible to show at the County and State Fair, all horses must have the Eastern and Western Equine Encephalomyelitis, Rhino pneumonitis/EHV type 1 and 4, Equine Influenza, Tetanus and a Rabies vaccine. A negative Coggins test is not required, but is recommended. However, horses coming from outside of Indiana must have a negative Coggins test within 12 months of date of exhibition and be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary inspection that indicates the results of the Coggins (Equine Infectious Anemia) test. A completed certificate of Indiana 4-H Requirements for Exhibition form must be in-hand at county fair check-in and any 4-H function where a horse is used.

7. Any horse or pony exhibited must be shown and owned by the 4-Her or owned in partnership with 4-Her’s father, mother, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, grandparent or legal guardian. The only exception is that a leased horse or pony may be shown if the leasing follows the Putnam Co. policy regarding leases. 4-H animals must be in possession of the 4-H’er who owns/leases the animal and regular care plus records started no later than May 15th. These animals must remain in the same continuous ownership through the Putnam County Fair and the Indiana State Fair, if exhibiting at the Indiana State Fair.

8. Ownership shall be proven as follows. Registered animal: provide to Leaders/Superintendents by the June club meeting, the registration certificate proving appropriate ownership. Non-registered animal: provide to the Leaders/ Superintendents by the June club meeting 1.) statement signed and dated by parent/legal guardian for the 4-Her giving the date the animal was purchased or acquired AND 2.) a paid receipt in owner’s name from a veterinarian showing financial responsibility. Registered or Non-registered animal being purchased on contract: provide to the Leaders/Superintendents by the June club meeting 1.) registration certificate proving appropriate ownership or 2.) the contract entered into by the 4-Her or parent/legal guardian and the seller AND 3.) a paid receipt in owner’s name from a veterinarian showing financial responsibility.

9. If a 4-H member leases a horse or pony as one’s project, this is the ONLY horse or pony that may be shown by the 4-H member.

10. The 4-H member and the leaser must both sign a lease agreement, which will be brought before the horse and pony superintendent or leader and signed by that volunteer. Animals must be in the 4-H member’s

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ownership/approved lease and records started prior to May 15th. This ownership/approved lease shall be continuous throughout the Putnam County Fair and until after the Indiana State Fair, if showing at the State Fair.

11. No stallions are eligible to show except as weanlings. 12. No animal may be substituted or traded for the original

animal after May 15, without permission of the horse and pony superintendent. If a substitution is allowed that animal will not be eligible to show at the State Fair.

13. Since no animal under 40” may be ridden, animals in performance classes listed as 56” and under MUST be over 40”.

14. All animals 56” and under must be measured by a Horse & Pony Club Superintendent, leader or someone designated by them for the proper enrollment form on designated measuring dates or prior to county fair. Weanlings, yearlings and two-year-old animals must show at the height of the dam, except if height exceeds dam. Height will be measured from the ground up to the withers on a level concrete surface and each animal will be measured once. In determining the official measurement of an animal with shoes 1/4” will be deducted.

15. A member may exhibit only one animal per class. A member may exhibit no more than two horses plus a mare and foal (one unit) or three horses. An animal may be shown by only one 4-H member. One of the enrolled animals must be stalled during the county fair.

16. Classes will be provided for registered and grade animals as one.

17. Classes will be provided for all animals properly enrolled in the Horse and Pony Project.

18. There will be three calls for the class and participants must be in the make-up ring. Tack changes should be brought to the attention of the gate person and the ring steward. Once the gate is closed no one will be allowed to enter.

19. January 1st will be considered the birthday of all animals.

20. Contesting horses will be brought to the arena in a controlled manner as determined by the judge before beginning the pattern. Assistance may be given by one 4-H parent or Horse & Pony volunteer of contestants’ choice. Any changes in this procedure will be announced before the class. Failure to enter or leave the arena in a controlled manner will result in disqualification, at the discretion of the judge. Running or galloping into the arena is an automatic disqualification, at the discretion of the judge.

21. Only 4-H Horse & Pony members may ride, or drive 4-H animals on the show grounds. Animals are not to be ridden on the fairgrounds except in the warm-up arena or outdoor arena at scheduled times. Failure to comply will result in loss of awards and dismissal from the show grounds. 4-H animals may only be ridden/driven by the 4-H member for which it is enrolled. 4-H member must be present when assisted by a parent/volunteer unless authorized by Horse & Pony superintendent/leader. If a situation arises where safety is a concern for the 4-H member, other exhibitors, or

spectators, the 4-H member should be encouraged not to enter the class(es).

22. 4-H’er’s entered in over-fences classes may walk the course without their horse or pony prior to the over-fences classes. 4-Hers entered in over-fences classes must provide leader with written certification from qualified instructor by the July club meeting.

23. All animals must be shown by the 4-H member with no assistance from any other person unless approved by Horse & Pony Superintendent/leaders.

24. 4-H members must show their own animals. In cases where this cannot be done, the owner may have their animals shown by another 4-H Horse and Pony exhibitor (in conformation classes only). Substitute showmen must be approved by the 4-H Horse & Pony Superintendent. Requests will only be granted for medical emergencies, conflicts with showing other animals, or desperate circumstances deemed unavoidable by the 4-H Horse & Pony Superintendent. Failure to be excused from a job and/or participation in a sporting event or sports practice will not result in a substitute showman being granted.

25. Winners of the Versatility Class are not eligible to compete in that class in future years. The winner of Jr. Versatility may show in that years’ Sr. Versatility class and are only eligible to show in Sr. Versatility in future years.

26. The decision of the judges will be final. Questions concerning terms and conditions are to be presented to the 4-H Horse & Pony Superintendent for consideration.

27. Read 4-H program policies in the 4-H Horse & Pony Handbook which covers member classification, animal classification, measurement procedures, approved protective attire, show guidelines, ownership and ISF show eligibility requirements and ownership requirements. Especially note headgear and animal well-being (ie: Body Score).

28. 4-H animals purchased, sold or offered for sale after the enrollment deadline and prior to the Indiana State Fair (including animals that have gone through a “Premium Only Auction”), shall not be eligible to show in the 4-H show at the Indiana State Fair.

29. The State Fair show committee reserves the right to measure and verify the I.D. of any horse or pony entered in the State Fair Horse and Pony Show. Only one (1) measurement will be made, and that measurement will supersede previous measurements.

THE LEVEL OF THE 4-H MEMBER FOR SHOW PURPOSES SHALL BE:

JUNIORS - Grades 3 through 7 SENIORS - Grades 8 and Up As of January 1st of the current year.

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Junior & Senior Versatility Rules 1. If you win Junior Versatility, you are ineligible to

compete in it again. If you win Junior Versatility, you may participate in the Senior Versatility competition that year. If you win Senior Versatility, you are ineligible to compete in it again.

2. Classes for Junior Versatility are: English/Hunt Seat Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Horsemanship and Barrels. Classes for Senior Versatility are: English/ Hunt Seat Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Reining and Barrels.

3. Each competitor may only exhibit one (1) horse. Same horse and rider combination may compete in Sr. Versatility competition of winning year.

4. Points to be awarded as follows: 1 point for first, 2 points for second, 3 points for third, etc. All exhibitors will be placed. The overall winner will be determined by the lowest number of points.

5. In the event of a first place tie, the tie will be broken by the exhibitor with the most firsts, and then seconds, etc. until the tie is broken.

6. Each exhibitor may have three (3) helpers. One helper must be a Putnam Co. 4-H Horse & Pony parent. The other two helpers must be Putnam Co. 4-H Horse & Pony members of which one must be a junior and one a senior member, unless approved by Leaders/ Barn Superintendent as deemed necessary.

7. NO OVER THE FENCE HELP from helpers on your team, spectators on the rail, spectators in the stands, etc, or the exhibitor will be disqualified from the particular class where help was received. Helpers must stay in holding area designated by Barn Superintendent at all times during the competition. Exhibitors must stay in the arena/holding area at all times. If an exhibitor leaves the arena/holding area, the exhibitor will be disqualified from the entire competition.

8. Only wheelbarrows/four wheeled equipment carts are to be used for hauling equipment in and out. Only the equipment placed in the cart before the competition begins may be used. No equipment may be added after the start of the competition. After the start of the competition, there will be no trips to barn, stall or trailer allowed. No equipment will be allowed brought to the arena by any individual unless deemed necessary by Barn Superintendent.

9. All rule books, cell phones or electronic devices, and printed patterns must exit the ring when the wheelbarrow exits the ring.

10. Each exhibitor will have 5 minutes after each class to prepare for the next event.

11. Any exhibitor that is disqualified for any reason will go to the bottom of the class for that event. If more than one person is disqualified then points will be divided equally.

12. To be eligible for overall placing you must compete in all four (4) events.

13. Placing for each individual class will be given after competition completion and before overall standing.

14. JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL. 15. Helpers, exhibitors and parents must understand and

agree to versatility rules by reading completely and signing the designated form provided to them by the Barn Superintendents/Leaders.

4-H Llama/Alpaca Department

Judging Time: Sunday, July 25th

(following Dairy show, approx. 1pm) Indoor Arena


TERMS & CONDITIONS of Lease and Show 1. Alpacas/Llamas will be housed in a tent during the

county fair. 2. Barn Clean-Up will occur the last day of the fair. 3. Alpaca/Llamas are not to be unloaded or entered in

barn until superintendent does a visual health check. 4. The 4-H Llama/Alpaca Show will begin after the

Dairy Cattle show on Sunday, July 25th. 5. Each class will be separated by age of the exhibitor. 6. All stalls and pens must be kept clean by exhibitor

with all pens being kept cleaned and all gates taken down or awards will be withheld.

7. Alpacas/Llamas must be owned by May 15 or lease agreement must be in place by May 15.

8. The 4-H members MUST have their animal enrollment form completed online by May 15th to exhibit an animal at the Putnam County Fair or the Indiana State Fair.

9. Health rules as provided by the Indiana State Board of Animal Health will be followed.

10. Suggested dress attire for youth showing alpacas/llamas: attire should be neat, conservative and appropriate for the class. Dark trousers or skirts and white shirts or blouses are recommended for the showmanship class. No opened toed or heeled footwear will be allowed.

11. Alpacas/Llamas will not be in the livestock auction. 12. Llama/Alpacas will be released Friday morning, July

30th starting at 12:01 am until 10:00am and then Saturday morning starting at 8 am.

13. A maximum of 7 head of either llama or alpaca combined will be allowed per 4-Her. 4Hers must select one animal for showmanship and costume classes. 4Hers may show no more than 2 animals in each of the performance classes.

14. There will be a Grand Champion named for each of the following: Costume, Obstacle, Pack, PR, and Showmanship.

15. Once you win showmanship in your age level, you will move up to the next age level.

16. The Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion for each of the performance groups (PR, Obstacle, and Pack) will be determined by the score for each individual animal exhibited. The performance points will not be combined for a performance champion. Example: if a 4Her shows 2 animals in obstacle performance with animal "A" earning 40 points and animal "B" earning 35 points while another 4Her has an animal "C" that scored 55 points, the 4Her with animal "C" will score above the "A" and "B" animals as the "A" and "B" animals may NOT combine their score.

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17. You must present a 5 sentence story to the barn superintendent that goes along with your costume. Your story will be read as you exhibit your costume. We will have junior, intermediate, and senior classes. There will be a champion in each class with the Grand Champion being chosen from the 3 champions.

Alpaca and Llama Show Order

4-H Llama/Alpaca Costume Class 4-H Llama/Alpaca Obstacle Course

4-H Llama/Alpaca Pack Class 4-H Llama/Alpaca Public Relations Class

Showmanship

Alpaca/ Llama Showmanship

Junior will be for members in grades 3rd, 4th, or 5th on January 1st of the current year. Once an exhibitor is the overall junior showmanship winner, the 4-Her is only eligible to compete in the intermediate or senior showmanship classes in future years.

Intermediate will be for members in grades 6th, 7th or 8th on January 1st of the current year. Once an exhibitor is the overall intermediate showmanship winner, they must compete in the senior division of the showmanship in subsequent years.

Senior will be for members in grade 9th and above on January 1st of the current year, (exception only for any previous year’s intermediate showmanship winners). A winning senior can continue to compete for showmanship.

Llama and Alpaca classes will be shown together, not separately.

4-H Poultry Department Judging Time:

Monday, July 26th at 8:30 a.m. Show area of Poultry barn


1. Any APA or ABA breed or variety will be allowed to show.

2. All birds entered must be owned, raised, and cared for by the exhibitor. All birds entered (other than meat pen) must be in the exhibitor’s possession prior to May 15 of this year.

3. It is recommended that 4-H birds (other than meat pen) be hatched before March 1st in order to be competitive at our show.

4. Meat Pen entries must be in the exhibitor’s possession no later than June 15th of the current year. One poultry meat pen may be sold at the livestock sale.

5. Each 4-H Poultry exhibitor may exhibit one (1) pair of broilers/roasters (meat pen).

6. All poultry entry forms are due in the Extension office on or before May 15th and must be filled out completely. List only poultry animals on the poultry entry form found in this handbook.

7. All poultry must be checked IN and checked OUT by a Poultry Superintendent Committee member. Poultry may be checked in on Friday, July 23rd from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. or Saturday, July 24th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Birds will be weighed and classified prior to judging. All poultry must remain on exhibit until at 9 pm, Thursday, July 29th.

*ALL EXHIBITORS WILL BE EXPECTED TO HELP CLEAN UP THE POULTRY BARN BEFORE THEIR ENTRIES WILL BE RELEASED.

8. 4-H exhibits must remain on exhibit at the Putnam County Fair until established release time, unless approved by the Superintendent and the 4-H Youth Educator. For any exhibit removed from display prior to the official release time, placings and prizes (ribbons, medals, trophies, etc) will be forfeited. The current year Achievement Program recognition for that project will be forfeited.

9. In order to meet the state health requirements for the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP), all poultry, with the exception of Meat Pens and Waterfowl, must be blood tested before they can be exhibited at the Putnam County Fair. Blood testing will be available at check in. All poultry presented for exhibition must meet one of the following requirements: a.) Test negative for pullorum-typhoid within 90 days prior

to the date of exhibition. b.) Be hatched from eggs originating from certified NPIP

pullorum-typhoid clean flocks. c.) Originate from a flock where the entire flock is certified

NPIP pullorum-typhoid clean. 10. No poultry may be exhibited showing signs of an

infectious or communicable disease. Any birds developing obvious signs of disease during the fair will be removed from the fairgrounds.

11. Birds are expected to be clean, and must be free of lice and external parasites to be eligible to receive any awards. Dirty birds will be dropped one (1) place, and may be excused from the show at the discretion of the judge or superintendent.

12.Each bird may be exhibited in only one class in any given year.

13. Each 4-H member is allowed to show a maximum maximum of 26 birds.

14. Exhibitors are REQUIRED to be present for judging as valuable information may be gained by listening to the judge. If you are not present your birds won’t be judged.

15. Exhibitors and show observers may not interfere with or influence the decisions of the judge.

16. A modified Danish system of judging will be used. Each exhibit will be graded and awarded a blue, red or white ribbon based on its own merits. Only blue ribbon exhibits may compete for championship awards. Unworthy exhibits will not be awarded a blue ribbon whether there is competition or not, nor shall they award ribbons on entries incorrectly entered or incorrectly named.

17. 4-H birds entered in an incorrect section/class will be judged as entered. Any award earned in an incorrect section/class will be automatically be lowered one (1)

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placing. 4-H birds incorrectly entered will not be eligible for any championship awards.

18. Coops will be furnished by the fair association and will be pre-assigned based on the exhibitor entry forms. Space limitations may require an exhibitor to have more than one bird per coop.

19. Exhibitors are to feed and water their own birds and are expected to keep their pens and the surrounding areas clean at all times. Sawdust will be available for bedding. Birds in unclean pens will be disqualified.

20. Carrying cages may not remain in or be stored in the poultry building.

21. 4-H animals purchased, sold or offered for sale after the enrollment deadline and prior to the Indiana State Fair (including animals that have gone through a “Premium Only Auction”), shall not be eligible to show in the 4-H show at the Indiana State Fair.

22. Exhibitors may wish to zip tie or lock their own cages while birds are at the fair. While every effort will be made by the barn staff to prevent any problems, the fair/club/barn/Extension staff is not responsible for escaped, lost or stolen birds.

23. Exhibitors are encouraged to legband (or zip tie one leg) to mark their birds to avoid confusion or switching birds while at the fair.

Commercial Classes of Chickens

Commercial classes will be judged with special attention given to growth, development and production qualities. These classes are based on the age of the animal as of the day of show.

Commercial

White Egg Pullets—2 female birds less than 1 year of age

Brown Egg Pullets—2 female birds less than 1 year of age

Brown Egg Hens—2 female birds more than 1 year of age

White Egg Hens—2 female birds more than 1 year of age

Meat pen—2 birds of the same sex hatched after June 1st

(Ideal weight is 5.5 lbs. each)

***If exhibiting at the Indiana State Fair, review handbook – FFA/ Handbook – for specific weights and classes. Waterfowl Classes

Judging of the Waterfowl Classes will be according to the APA American Standard of Perfection.

A.) 4-H Waterfowl Duck/ Geese Classes

Duck/Goose —Young -a female bird less than 1 year of age day of show Duck/ Goose — Old -a female bird 1 year of age or more day of

show Drake/Gander -- Young - a male bird less than 1 year of age day of

show

Drake/Gander — Old -a male bird 1 year old or more day of show

B.) 4-H Waterfowl Duck Breed - Class Heavy Duck:

Pekin, Aylesbury, Rouen, Muscovy, Saxony, Appleyard

Medium Duck: Cayuga, Crested, Swedish, Buff Light Duck: Runner, Campbell, Magpie, Welsh, Harlequin Bantam Duck: Call, East Indie, Mallard

C.) 4-H Waterfowl Geese Breed—Class

(geese are carry in only day of show)

Heavy Geese; Toulouse, Embden, African Medium Geese: Sebastopol, Pilgrim, Buff, Pomeranian Light Geese: China, Tufted Roman, Canada, Egyptian

Chicken Exhibition Classes

Judging of the Exhibition Classes will be according to the APA American Standard of Perfection. Any APA recognized breed or variety of standard (large) or bantam chicken will be accepted.

4-H Chicken Exhibition Classes Cock (Exhibition) -a male bird 1 year old or more day of show Cockerel (Exhibition) - a male bird less than 1 year old day of show Hen ( Exhibition) -a female bird 1 year old or more day of show Pullet (Exhibition) - a female bird less than 1 year old day of show 4-H Standard (Large) Chicken Exhibition Breeds American, Asiatic, Continental, English, Mediterranean, Miscellaneous-AOSB (All other standard breeds) 4-H Bantam Chicken Exhibition Breeds Game (GM), Feather Legged (FL), Rose Comb Clean Legged (RCCL), Single Comb Clean Legged (SCCL), All other Comb Clean Legged (AOCCL)

Egg Classes

Six eggs will be displayed in a foam carton. Eggs will be judged for uniformity of size and shape and shell color and interior quality. Eggs will be disposed of by the fair staff. Each 4-H exhibitor may have one entry of six eggs per class for a total of 18 eggs (three (3) cartons).

*Eggs should be displayed “Large End Up” in carton.*

Egg Classes White Shell Chicken Eggs Brown Shell Chicken Eggs All Other Eggs

Turkey & Guineas Classes

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–CARRY IN ONLY --- ON SHOW DAY Monday, July 26th – Poultry barn

4-H’er may exhibit one entry per class. A single turkey

will be an exhibit entry. One turkey may be exhibited in each class for a maximum of four; one (1) - old tom, old hen, young tom, young hen. The turkey exhibition project can be a commercial or standard breed. Turkey(s) are to be brought in only for show day. All turkeys must be checked in with the superintendent and penned between 8 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. All turkeys will be required to follow the general / standard poultry rules as indicated in the previous section, unless additional changes are stated. Categories for turkeys will be as follows: as of show day turkey(s) one (1) year old or older will be judged as old turkeys; turkeys, less than one (1) year will be judged as young birds. A 4-H’er must be enrolled in the Poultry project to be able to exhibit a turkey. Turkeys will NOT be allowed to sell in the 4-H livestock auction.

Standard Breeds (Turkey) Bronze, Narragansett, White Holland, Black, Slate, Bourbon Red, Beltsville Small White, Royal Palm, Chocolate Turkey Commercial Breeds (Turkey) Giant White & Broad Breasted Bronze Turkey Classes Section Tom or Hen —-Old (One {1} Year old or older) Tom or Hen — Young (Less than one {1} year old Guinea Class Section Old Male, Old Female, Young Male, Young Female *By variety (Example Pearl, Lavender, Slate, Pied, etc.)

Showmanship

All 4-H poultry project members are encouraged to participate in showmanship. Participants will demonstrate their ability to present birds that are clean, healthy, trained and manageable, along with poultry handling skills, general poultry knowledge and techniques of proper display. The winner of each level will receive a plaque. Any 4-H poultry project member may participate in showmanship at the Indiana State Fair. Contact the Poultry Superintendent or County Extension Educator for requirements or the 4-H manual #679, “4-H Poultry Showmanship.”

4-H members who compete in showmanship classes must show their own animal that was exhibited by them in one (1) of the regular Putnam County poultry class. Junior will be for members in grades 3rd, 4th, or 5th on

January 1st of the current year. A Junior may win that division only once, the Junior champion is allowed to show in the Intermediate division. Once an exhibitor is the junior showmanship winner, then he/she is only eligible to compete in intermediate or senior showmanship classes in future years.

Intermediate will be for members in grades 6th, 7th, or 8th year on January 1st of the current year are eligible, including previous junior showmanship winners. Once an exhibitor is the intermediate showmanship winner, then he/she is only eligible to compete in the senior showmanship class in future years.

Senior will be for members grade 9th and above on January 1st of the current year, including previous intermediate showmanship winners.

Poultry Illustrated Talk

Any 4-H poultry project member who would like to do a Poultry Illustrated Talk at the County Fair or the State Fair should contact the Poultry Superintendent or County Extension Educator for requirements. This is an educational contest for any 4-H Poultry project member. Novice: is for 4-H member in the 3rd or 4th grade on January 1st of the current year. Junior: is for 4-H member in the 5th or 6th grade on January 1st of the current year. Intermediate: is for 4-H member in the 7th or 8th grade on January 1st of the current year. Senior: is for 4-H member in the 9th or 10th grade on January 1st of the current year. Master: is for 4-H member in the 11th grade or above on January 1st of the current year. The following details will be useful information for all 4-H participants: Each 4-H poultry illustrated talk should be original and of

a practical nature related to some phase of the poultry industry. Elaborate and expensive equipment cannot be justified.

The illustrated talk should last five (5) to seven (7) minutes. Judges will deduct points when the presentation exceeds maximum minutes “allowed”.

There will not be a limit on the number of 4-H illustrated talk entries from a given county.

Previous winners may compete again, but must select and present a different topic.

Additional information on preparing a 4-H illustrated talk is available from the County Extension Office, ask for 4-H 689 (4-H communication activities).

Poultry Poster Exhibit

*Posters will be judged on Tuesday, July 20th* See Poultry Poster project info in the Exhibit Hall section of the latter half of this handbook page 89.

4-H Rabbit Department

Judging Times: Sunday– July 25th, 2:00 p.m. —

Showmanship, Illustrated Talk, Ambassador Test & Breed ID

Wednesday, July 28th, 8:30 a.m. – Rabbit Show

All events at Rabbit Building

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1. All Rabbits, except meat pens, and single fryers, must be owned by the 4-H member, be in their care, and records started by May 15th. 4-H exhibitors must enroll by May 15th those breed class rabbits, except pre-juniors, that are intended for exhibit at the fair. The Putnam Meat Pen Entry Form may be obtained at your rabbit club meetings or in the 4-H Program & Project Handbook.

2. 4-H rabbits sold, purchased privately or offered for sale at public auction after May 15th and prior to the Indiana State Fair, shall not be eligible to show.

3. All meat pen rabbits, and single fryers must be owned by the 4-H member, be in their care, and records started by July 1st. 4-H exhibitors must enroll by July 1st those meat pen rabbits and single fryers that are intended for exhibit at the county fair. Therefore, no rabbit will be allowed to be exhibited at the fair unless it is enrolled by May 15th (breed classes) or July 1st (meat pen and single fryer). .

4. Any 4-H rabbit project member may enter three ARBA recognized breeds of rabbits, but exhibit only one rabbit per class. An exhibitor may exhibit only one meat pen and one single fryer. These are not considered a breed class. A 4-H member must exhibit at least one rabbit in a breed class to be eligible to exhibit a meat pen.

5. A 4-H’er may EXHIBIT a MAXIMUM OF 12 ENTRIES with only ONE RABBIT PER CLASS PLUS ONE MEAT PEN AND ONE SINGLE FRYER.

6. A meat pen consists of three rabbits of the same breed and variety weighing up to 5 1/2 pounds each and not be over ten weeks of age. A single fryer rabbit may be taken and shown from the exhibitor’s meat pen.

7. All exhibits must arrive during posted check-in time on Saturday, July 24th, and remain until dismissed by the superintendent on Saturday morning between 7-9 am, July 31st. Pen request forms must be submitted by July 1st to the Extension Office or at any 4-H Rabbit Club meeting prior to that date. These forms can be obtained at the 4-H Rabbit Club meetings or in this 4-H Program & Project Handbook.

Due to space limitations, the Superintendent may limit the number of rabbits penned by an exhibitor, and those not submitting the pen request form by July 1st will pen their rabbits only if pens are available.

8. 4-H exhibits must remain on exhibit at the Putnam County Fair until established release time, unless approved by the Superintendent and the 4-H Youth Educator. For any exhibit removed from display prior to the official release time, placings and prizes (ribbons, medals, trophies, etc) will be forfeited. The current year Achievement Program recognition for that project will be forfeited.

9. All rabbits must be checked in and out by the Rabbit Superintendents or an official committee member.

10. Before being checked in, all rabbits must be permanently marked with a legible tattoo in the left ear consisting of a letter, number, or both. Rabbits without a tattoo or with a fresh tattoo will be ineligible to show.

This procedure helps the exhibitor to keep record of the rabbit breeding; helps straighten out mix-ups which might occur in the County or State Fair show and exhibit; helps to identify any stock that may be stolen.

11. Meat pen rabbits (three (3) rabbits) will be housed in only one (1) cage.

12. Any rabbits showing signs of disease will be barred from the fair. Exhibitors should be aware that animals showing signs of sickness or communicable disease will be asked to leave the building. Please refer to general health requirements stated in this Putnam County 4-H Program & Project Handbook.

13. There will be no does with litter allowed at the fair. 14. All classes will be judged according to the breed ages,

weights, varieties, and sex as established by the Indiana State Fair rules. These rules are in turn established by the American Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc.; best of breed and best opposite sex accordingly.

15. All 4-H members are responsible on the day of judging for carrying their 4-H rabbits to and from the judging table. Only 4-H members may show rabbits at the judging table, no adults.

16. Animals shown in the fryer, and meat pen classes cannot be shown as breed animals.

17. 4-H rabbits exhibited at other shows after May 15th by other than the 4-H exhibitor will not be eligible to show at the County or State Fair.

18. 4-H rabbit exhibitors may wear their show coats as a safety precaution. Their coat may or may not bear their name and/or the rabbit‘s name.

19. It is the 4-H member’s responsibility to make sure their animals are fed and have fresh water throughout each day of the fair.

20. Exhibitors will be personally responsible to maintain clean pens and keep an attractive exhibit throughout the fair.

21. No rabbit will be offered for sale until after the show. 22. Only one meat pen of rabbits may be sold at the

livestock sale by a 4-H member. The meat pen presented for sale must be in good condition, must weigh a minimum of 10.5 pounds, and must be presented for sale by the 4-H member. No 4 class meat pen will be allowed to sell in the auction.

Showmanship

Classes for 4-H rabbit members will consist of three divisions; Beginner, Junior, and Senior.

Beginner will be open to 1st year members only,

regardless of the grade the 4-H’er was in on January 1st of the current year.

Junior will be open to 4-H rabbit members in grades 3rd – 7th on January 1st of current year. Senior will be grades 8th and up on January 1st of current

year. The following classes will be offered according to the breed ages, weights, varieties, and sex as established by the ARBA. Any Rabbit of a recognized ARBA breed will be accepted.

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Rabbit Illustrated Talk Contest

The 4-H Rabbit Illustrated Talk Contest is open to any 4-H rabbit project exhibitor. Each 4-H Rabbit Illustrated Talk should be original and of a practical nature related to some phase of the rabbit industry. Elaborate and expensive equipment cannot be justified.

The Illustrated Talk should last 5-7 minutes. Judges will deduct points when the presentation exceeds maximum minutes allowed. Previous winners may compete again, but must select and present a different topic.

Each participant will receive a blue, red, or white placing as determined by the judge.

All participants are eligible in the following divisions: Novice — 4-H members in the 3rd or 4th grade on January

1st of the current year. Junior — 4-H member in the 5th or 6th grade on January

1st of the current year. Intermediate — 4-H member in the 7th or 8th grade on

January 1st of the current year. Senior - 4-H member in the 9th or 10th grade on January

1st of the current year. Master - 4-H member in the 11th grade or above on

January 1st of the current year. Additional information on preparing a 4-H Illustrated Talk is available from the county Extension office. Ask for 4-H 689 (4-H communication activities). Rabbit Ambassador Contest (previously known as Rabbit Royalty) Novice-4-H member in the 3rd or 4th grade on January

1stcurrent year Junior-4-H member in the 5th or 6th grade on January

1stof the current year Intermediate-4-H member in the 7th or 8th grade on

January 1st of the current year

Class Senior Buck

Senior Doe

6-8 Buck (6 to 8 months)

6-8 Doe (6 to 8 months)

Junior Buck

Junior Doe

Fur Class: Wool, Normal, Satin, or Angora (one entry per member) Meat Pen -- 3 rabbits of same breed, variety, minimum of three (3 1/2) lbs. up to five (5 1/2) lbs. each and not over ten (10) weeks of age on the day of show. * If selling in the Putnam Co. livestock auction the meat pen must weigh a minimum of 10.5 lbs. Single Fryer 1 rabbit not over 70 days old (3 1/2 to 5 1/2 lbs.)

Senior-4-H member in the 9th or 10th grade on January 1stof the current year

Master-4-H member in the 11th or 12th grade on January 1stof the current year

General information and requirements: 1. Category winners are not eligible to compete in the

same category again if they win at the State Fair Level. They may, however, compete in the next higher category.

2. No resource or reference material may be used during the contest by the participants.

3. Contestants must provide a #2 pencil for writing purposes.

4. Questions for the contest will be taken from the publications, a) Domestic Rabbit Guide b) Standard of Perfection 2021-2025 (published by

ARBA) c) In the event of a conflict of information, the

Standard of Perfection is considered the authority.

Procedures: 1.) Test

a. novice and junior categories b. intermediate, senior, master categories c. Questions may be true-false, multiple choice,

matching combination thereof.

2.) Breed Identification - 60 points a. Identify ten (10) rabbits according to showroom

classification and class. b. Showroom classification refers to the term used

to enter the rabbit in a show thereby indicating how it is shown. Specifically, the Netherland Dwarf rabbit is shown by variety and should be identified by variety only. The Jersey Wooly breed is shown by groups and should be identified by group only.

3.) Showmanship-100 points a. Each contestant must furnish his/her own rabbit

and bring the rabbit to the judge in a carrier. All rabbits must be tattooed.

b. The rabbit should be in a solid bottom carrier. c. Showmanship contestants must use a rabbit they

have listed on their rabbit enrollment form. However, this rabbit does not have to be exhibited at the current year’s 4-H fair.

d. Contestants should refer to the 4-H Ambassador Contest Showmanship Score Sheet as a resource. This form is available from the County Extension Office or on the Purdue University 4-H website.

Rabbit Poster Exhibit

*Posters will be judged on Tuesday, July 20th* See Rabbit Poster project info in the Exhibit

Hall section of the latter half of this handbook page 89.

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4-H Sheep Department

Judging Time: Wednesday, July 28th 8:00 a.m. Inside Arena

Breeding ewes & rams Market lambs Showmanship

7:00p.m. Grand Drive

will include both Champions and Reserve Champions Top 5 will be placed

Sheep tagging will be Saturday, May 8th from

8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. RULES: Read pages 23-25 regarding General Animal/

Exhibition Rules, Grooming Policy and YQCA policy.

To be eligible for ISF, all sheep must have a

Shearwell 840-RFID tag as well as a DNA HAIR SAMPLE.

1. All sheep entered in the 2021 4-H program must be owned by the 4-H exhibitor by May 15, 2021.

2. In the event of ownership/partnership with the parent, the record book must be executed by the 4-H club member and the parent.

3. To be eligible for Indiana State Fair, all market lambs, commercial ewes and registered ewes must be individually identified with a Shearwell 840-RFID tag, under the supervision of the County Extension staff on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the fairgrounds from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Entry of any sheep at the Indiana State Fair requires a Shearwell 840-RFID tag and DNA hair sample. Sample envelopes are available at the Extension office. For county show only, all market lambs require a 5-digit county tag. All commercial ewes must have either a 5 digit county tag or a farm flock tag. Registered breeding stock must have a tag correlating to its registration papers.

4. Using the online 4-H sheep enrollment process, registered ewes and/or commercial breeding ewes must be listed by flock tag number, tattoo number or county tag number. Market lambs must be listed online by an official five-digit county tag number, which is placed in the ear the day of tagging. The cost of the county five-digit tag will be $2.00 per tag and a Shearwell 840 RFID tag is an additional $2.00 per head, and needs to be paid when ear tagging takes place.

5. All animals must have been enrolled using the official 4-H animal online enrollment process and be under the care of the 4-H exhibitor by May 15th. These animals must remain in the same continuous ownership and care until the Putnam County Fair, or until show day at the Indiana State Fair, if showing at State Fair.

6. An animal may be co-enrolled by siblings. The animal(s) only need to be listed on one siblings 4-H animal electronic enrollment form.

7. A 4-H market lamb or breeding ewe enrolled in a particular breed may be changed to the commercial division on or before the published Fair Entry deadline.

8. All stall/pen entry forms with payment of $5 per pen are due in the County Extension Office on or before July 6th and must be complete. Pen forms can be found at the back of the handbook. Do NOT request Tack Pens.

9. All exhibits must arrive anywhere between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, July 23rd or 7a.m.-10 a.m. Saturday, July 24th. At this time all sheep will be inspected as they come off trailers and all market lambs will be weighed in. Animal ID and enrollment will be checked at the time of unloading. Sheep will be released Friday morning starting at 12:01 am until 10:00 am. and then Saturday morning starting at 8 am.

10. 4-H exhibits must remain on exhibit at the Putnam County Fair until established release time, unless approved by the Superintendent and 4-H Youth Educator. For any exhibit removed from display prior to the official release time, placing's and prizes (ribbons, medals, trophies, etc) will be forfeited. The current year Achievement Program recognition for that project will be forfeited.

11. All lambs exhibited must have been dropped on or after September 1, 2020. Animals with broken mouth, evidence of yearling teeth, will show in a yearling class. Determination of yearling teeth will be at the discretion of the judge, whose decision will be final.

12. All sheep exhibited must meet health requirements as designated by the Indiana State Board of Animal Health. Indiana Hoosier livestock exhibitors will no longer have to present a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) at Indiana shows under state law.

13. All livestock exhibitors were required by the state to obtain premise identification. If you have not completed this premise identification, please contact the Indiana State Board of Animal Health www.boah.in.gov. For additional questions about Indiana's premise ID program, contact BOAH at [email protected] or 317-544-2381.

14. A halter may be used during the show, but cannot be used during the showmanship competition. Second showman in the show arena must be Putnam County 4-Her.

15. Muzzles may not be used. 16. 4-H members may NOT show the same ewe lamb as

both a market lamb and a breeding ewe in the 4-H sheep show at the Putnam County Fair or Indiana State Fair in any given year. A ewe lamb can, however, be shown as a 4-H market lamb one (1) year and then shown as a yearling breeding ewe the following year.

17. Cross-bred market lambs will be entered in black face cross or white face cross class. Purebred market lambs must exhibit characteristics consistent with that breed. All class designations by the sifting committee are final and any class changes must be made on Fair-Entry by the published deadline. Any market animal not meeting purebred requirements will be placed in appropriate black face cross or white face cross class.

18. All Shropshire, Southdown, and Commercial ewes must be slick shorn for exhibition.

19. Exhibitors must furnish feed and bedding. They will be expected to keep pens, aisle areas and exhibits clean, presentable and in safe condition at all times.

A Herdsmanship Program will identify and recognize the accomplishments of 4-H members in a Rookie

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Division, Junior Division, Intermediate Division, and Senior Division.

20. Fans must have proper safety-approved shrouds, and should all face East.

21. When 4-H members are showing livestock in 4-H classes, the 4-H’ers clothing must not bear the

name of a farm or their name, or advertising of any sort.

22. Forced feeding with any pumping source or drench gun is not permitted without superintendent or 4-H Youth Educator approval and supervision. Disqualification may occur if permission is not obtained.

23. The direct application of ice, ice water, alcohol, Freon or any other refrigerant to the hide of a lamb is strictly prohibited. There will be no use of chemicals that are cold and work like ice packs. Examples: starter fluid, brake cleaner, etc. This deceptive, fraudulent practice will cause the exhibitor and their animal(s) to be disqualified immediately.

24. Any sheep exhibitor using excessive abuse on their exhibit animals will be eliminated from the show (including slapping lambs on the rump during the show). All awards will be forfeited and the 4-H’er will be ineligible to show sheep at the Putnam County Fair the following year. Excessive abuse shall include burning, stabbing, gouging, punching, use of electric shocker or other treatment which is cruel and inhumane treatment to show animals.

**Especially note terms and conditions on tampering, misrepresentation, conduct, drugs, pumping, forced filling, etc. Animals painted or colored by any means that alter or misrepresent breed characteristics will be penalized under the fraud and deception rules stated in the Indiana State Fair 4-H /FFA Handbook / Premium List. Exhibitor’s should review the classification guidelines in the 2021 Indiana State Fair 4-H/FFA handbook exhibition section according to the General Terms and Conditions and Premium list for further clarification standards.

25. All sale animals must meet livestock department sale entry deadlines to participate in sale.

26. 4-H animals purchased, sold or offered for sale after the enrollment deadline and prior to the Indiana State Fair shall not be eligible to show in the 4-H show at the Indiana State Fair.

27. All animals must stay within the barn area. They are not to be in the food court, camper or parking lot area at any time for any reason.

SCRAMBLE CLASS Open to any 4-H member who is in the 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade and is a first year imember n the 4-H Sheep project. Each 4-H Lamb Scramble Member will show only the one (1) market lamb in the 4-H sheep project (lamb may be entered in any open show). The market lamb will be donated to the 4-H member and will be obtained at the Scramble held on market lamb tag day at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. Deadline for sign-up will be March 31st of the current year. Please contact the superintendent to sign up. 4-H SCRAMBLE

MEMBERS MAY ENTER AND SHOW ONLY THEIR SCRAMBLE LAMB. Scramble lambs will be shown in their own separate class. One may not also have any other species scramble animal.

Showmanship

4-H members who participate in the Putnam County Fair 4-H Sheep Showmanship Classes may only show their own animals that have been exhibited by them in a regular 4-H class.

Showmanship will be judged on the fitting and training of the animal and the showmanship ability of the exhibitor. Coaching by anyone from outside the arena will not be allowed. The Sheep Showmanship for will have four divisions:

Rookie, Junior, Intermediate and Senior. Contestants must sign up for Showmanship by 8 pm Monday, July 26th. Come to the livestock show arena when your division is called:

Rookie will only be for first year exhibitors in grades 3rd, 4th, or 5th on January 1st of current year. The Rookie champion, at their option, will be eligible to show in the Junior division.

Junior will be for members in grades 3rd, 4th, or 5th on January 1st of the current year. Once an exhibitor is the overall junior showmanship winner, the 4-H’er is only eligible to compete in the intermediate or senior showmanship classes in future years.

Intermediate will be for members in grades 6th, 7th, or 8th on January 1st of the current year. Once an exhibitor is the overall intermediate showmanship winner, they must compete in the senior division of the showmanship in subsequent years.

Senior will be for members grade 9th and above on January 1st of the current year, (exception only for any previous year’s intermediate showmanship winners). (A winning senior can continue to compete for showmanship, unless they have won Supreme showmanship.)

There will be classes for the following Sheep Breeds: Code Breed AOB All other Breeds BC Border Cheviot CH Columbia CO Commercial____________ CR Corriedale DA Dorset Advantage DO Dorset DR Dorper FN Finnsheep HP Hampshire HD Horned Dorset KA Katahdin JA Jacob MO Montadale NL Natural-Colored NC North Country Cheviot OX Oxford PP Polypay RB Rambouillet

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RM Romney SL Shetland SS Shropshire SD Southdown SF Suffolk TX Texel TU Tunis ((Refer to the classification guidelines of the 2021 Indiana State Fair 4-H/FFA handbook for specific breed requirements and disqualifications.)) 4-H BREEDING STOCK SHOW 1. Except for commercial ewes, all breeding sheep

must be registered with the registration number recorded with the breed association and the papers (no photocopies or fax copies) in the possession of the exhibitor. The breeder’s tag/tattoo must be worn if required by the breed association. Registration papers will be checked. All commercial ewe lambs and yearling ewes will be weighed for class designations.

2. All exhibitors may enter and show a maximum of two entries in each of the classes listed, for each breed being exhibited.

3. A pair in any class must be entered in that class in one 4-H member’s name. Breeding stock pairs (e.g ewe lambs and yearlings) may be exhibited by up to three (3) 4-H exhibitors. Animals shown in pair classes must have been shown as individual ewe lambs or yearlings.

4. Flock defined: 1 ram (lamb, or yearling) 2 yearling ewes, 2 ewe lambs. Commercial flock must be shown with a purebred ram. A flock must be entered in that class in one 4-H member’s name, but can be a combination of entries owned and exhibited by 4-H members who are family siblings.

5. Animals exhibited in the ewe lamb classes must still have their lamb’s teeth intact. Lambs with broken mouths or showing evidence of yearling teeth, will show in a yearling class. Determination of yearling ewes’ teeth will be at the discretion of the judge.

The following is a Class List for each of the above breeds. When making fair entry please indicate breed, section number and class. Sec. Class SP 01 Single Fall Ewe Lamb (born Sept 1-Dec 31,

2020) SP 02 Pair Fall Ewe Lambs SP 03 Single Spring Ewe Lamb (born Jan 1-Feb 28) SP 04 Late Spring Ewe Lamb (born March 1 & later) SP 05 Pair Spring Ewe Lambs SP 06 Single Yearling Ewe SP 07 Pair Yearling Ewes SP 08 Single Ram Lamb (Purebred only) SP 09 Pair Ram Lambs (Purebred only) SP 10 Single Yearling Ram (Purebred only) SP 11 Flock

4-H ALL-BREED MARKET LAMB SHOW 1. All Market Lambs must be brought to the fair “slick

shorn” no longer than 5 days growth (NO EXCEPTION) and may not be penned until examined by the proper authorities.

2. Weigh in will be at the time of check in, Friday, July 23rd 8am-8pm and Saturday, July 24th, 7:00 am-10 am. Sifting for purebred market classes will occur at a TBD time. 4-H member or parent should be present to weigh-in the lamb.

3. Wether and ewe lambs from all breeds may be exhibited, but ewe lambs shown in this market lamb show are not eligible to show in breeding stock classes.

4. Classes will be broken by weight with a maximum of 10 entries per class — ties broken by superintendent.

5. 4-H members market lambs need not be of the same breed as their breeding stock entries.

6. Market lamb classes: Are the same as the breeding stock classes with the addition of Black Face cross and White Face cross. Any breed of market lamb must have five (5) to make a breed class or it will show in an AOB class.

7. 4-H member may enter and show a total of six (6) market lambs in any combination, not limited to breed.

8. 4-H member may show one pair of market lambs in black face cross, white face cross and one pair representing a breed and both lambs must be owned by the same 4-H member, or 4-H members who are family siblings.

9. Animals shown in pair classes must have been shown in an individual market lamb class.

10. The total weight of the pair will determine the class they show in.

11. All market lambs must be under one (1) year of age on show day and still have their lamb’s teeth intact . Those sheep whose lamb’s teeth are not still intact will be disqualified.

12. Each 4-H member, except Scramble Exhibitors, is entitled to enter one lamb in the 4-H carcass class. 4-H member will be required to pay for processing and take care of carcass meat.

There will be ten placings for “Live Carcass Lamb”. There will be ten placings for “On Rail Carcass”. Sponsored by the Putnam County Sheep Association. The following is a Class List for the 4-H Market Lamb Show. When making Fair Entry please indicate breed, section number and class. Sec. Class SP13 Individual Market Lamb SP14 Pair Market Lamb SP15 4-H Carcass Lamb (note rule 12) SP16 Scramble Class Market Lamb Trimming and Fitting Contest— Time TBD 4-H Sheep project members may compete in the sheep trimming and market lambs fitting contest. There will be four divisions:

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Sec Class SP 21 Junior Fitting Individual SP 22 Junior Trimming Individual SP 23 Senior Fitting Individual. SP 24 Senior Trimming Individual Junior Participants will be 4-H members in grades 3rd

through 7thon January 1st of the current year. Senior Participants will be 4-H members in grades 8th

and above on January 1st of the current year. 1.) Participants are to provide their own lamb for

contest. 2.) Lambs used for fitting may not have been trimmed

or fitted in any manner prior to the contest. 3.) Participants will trim the sheep without assistance

or advice during the contest. 4.) Time will be limited to one hour for all divisions. 5.) Participants will be judged for handling, trimming,

appearance of the fitted animal and conditioning of the fleece in accordance with 4-H “A Score Sheet for Sheep Trimming.”

Judge(s) experienced in fitting for show will score the contest.

When making fair entry please indicate the section number.

Putnam County Wool Show

Wednesday, July 28th, Show Arena

1. Fleece should not be purchased. 2. Fleece entries will be accepted at the west end of the

sheep barn from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. the day of judging. 3. Exhibitors must be 4-H members during the current

year. 4. Each 4-H exhibitor is limited to three fleeces.

Fleeces will be placed in the proper class by the wool judge.

5. Fleece should be placed in a clear plastic bag. 6. Champion Fleece & Reserve Champion Fleece will

be selected. 7. Fleeces will be displayed in Harris Hall until the end

of fair week. Wool Classes: Sec. Class SP30 Fine Market Wool SP31 Medium Market Wool SP32 Coarse Market Wool SP33 Common/Braid Market Wool 4-H Swine Department

Judging Time: Monday, July 26th,

8:00 a.m. Inside Arena

SHOW DAY ORDER POSTED BY SUPERINTENDENT

Litters show after conclusion of each breed class Scramble (1st class after lunch)

Showmanship 7:00 p.m. Parade of Champions

Grand Champion Drive


1. All 4-H Swine must be farrowed between January 1, 2021 and March 31, 2021.

2. All animals must be owned by the exhibitor, in his/ her care and records started no later than May 15th.

4-H Swine must be enrollment on 4-H online by May 15th. These animals must remain in the same continuous ownership through the Putnam County Fair, and the Indiana State Fair swine show, if exhibiting at the Indiana State Fair.

3. Swine intended for exhibit at the County Fair must have ear notches along with an RFID tag. Animals with fresh, bleeding, and/or scabbed ear notches or ear notch changes after May 15th will be disqualified. It is the 4-H’er’s responsibility to make sure that the ear notches that are documented on their 4-H Online enrollment are identical to the ear notches on their 4-H barrow and gilts. Any discrepancy in the actual ear notches from those listed using the online swine enrollment process will result in disqualification of the animal from the 4-H swine show.

4. A 4-H member may exhibit a total of (6) barrows or gilts or any combination of barrows or gilts that total (6). For example, you can show (3) barrows and (3) gilts, (4) barrows and (2) gilts, or (6) gilts, etc.. Only(3) can be of the same breed per sex. For Example, you can show (6) barrows, but only (3) can be cross barrows, etc.

5. Each 4-H member may show a market litter of any breed. 4-H exhibitors must farrow and raise, from same sow, their pigs for a market litter. A market litter consists of four (4) animals: all barrows, or a combination of barrows and gilts, but must contain at least one (1) barrow. This litter may be shown in the regular 4-H show as individuals by the 4-Her and/or the 4-Her’s eligible siblings.

6. All livestock exhibitors were required by the state to obtain premise identification by September 1, 2006. If you have not completed this premise identification, please contact the Indiana State Board of Animal Health. www.boah.in.gov. For additional questions about Indiana's premise ID program contact, BOAH at [email protected] or 317-544-2381.

7. Registration certificates are required for all purebred barrows when the animals are weighed and the papers checked at the county fair. The registration certificate for purebred barrows must be transferred into the name of the 4-H exhibitor or any of the other acceptable forms of animal ownership listed in the Indiana State Fair 4-H/FFA handbook or 4-H online enrollment form. Registration certification will not be accepted for purebred barrows if the certificate is still in the breeder’s name and the 4-H member’s name is simply written or typed in the “transfer to _________” category on the certificate. Breed associations reserve the right to pull certificates of animals without proper breed characteristics.

8. Purebred barrows without registration certificates, barrows whose ear notches do not match the notches recorded on their registration certificates, and barrows whose registration certificate indicates the animal was

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mis-notched will not be allowed to show in purebred classes. These barrows will, however, be eligible for the crossbred division, so long as their ear notches match the notches listed on the 4-H member’s swine electronic enrollment form.

9. All 4-H gilts must be ear notched. The ear notches of purebred gilts must be recorded on their registration papers, which must be presented for verification to the Swine Superintendent.

10. Purebred gilts MUST be registered and have registration papers available at weigh-in time on Saturday before the swine show.

11. Purebred gilts without registration certificates, gilts whose ear notches do not match the notches recorded on their registration certificate, and gilts whose registration certificate indicates the animal was mis-notched will not be allowed to show in purebred classes. These gilts will, however, be eligible for the crossbred section, so long as their ear notches match the notches listed on the 4-H member’s online swine enrollment information and they have met all other 4-H rules.

12. All purebred gilts must meet the registration requirements of their breed.

13. Pens will be assigned by the superintendent. PEN FORMS WILL BE DUE JULY 6TH, 2021 AND THERE IS A $5 FEE PER PEN.

14. Exhibitors must furnish feed, and troughs. PVC tube watering systems are not allowed in the barn, any watering systems with a nipple source will not be allowed due to the leaking and getting neighboring pens saturated. Exhibitors will be required to hand water their animals as not to cause other exhibitors to have saturated bedding. They will be expected to keep pens and exhibits in presentable conditions at all times.

15. All exhibits must arrive between 6:00 am – 9:00 am Saturday July 24th. Swine will be weighed, tagged and checked as they are offloaded from the trailer. NO divider gates may be taken out of the pens. Pens are to be left as they have been set up.

16. All swine MUST be weighed between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 am on Saturday, July 24th. All barrows and crossbred hogs will be weighed and

ear tagged. All purebred gilts must verify registration papers and ear notches as they come off the trailer. The first weight will be official for 4-H show and sale. All hogs must be designated to a member at weigh-in time.

17. RELEASE TIME will be at 12 am on Tuesday, July 27th, until 8 am. Loading out at west end of barn will not be allowed. Earlier dismissal allowed only with permission of barn superintendent prior to Tuesday, July 27th. All sale animals must remain in swine barn unless due to health reasons the situation changes. For any exhibit removed from display prior to the official release time, placings and prizes (ribbons, medals, trophies, etc.) will be forfeited. The current year Achievement Program recognition for that project will be forfeited.

18. All swine to be sold in the livestock auction must be entered Sunday, July 25th, time TBD.

19. All pigs remaining after the completion of the show must have their pens cleaned out and rebedded by Tuesday at 10pm. Failure to do so can result in forfeiture to participate in the auction and forfeiture of awards.

20. Wash pens shall at no time be used for feeding purposes or as a holding pen during show time.

21. No pig may be shown by more than one competitor. 22. No pig may be shown by more than one competitor,

unless a sibling is showing a siblings pig as part of their market litter.

23. A 4-H member must show their own animal that will be exhibited by them in one of the regular Putnam County swine classes. 4-H members will be allowed to show only one animal in swine showmanship and this animal must be a qualified entry in the 4-H swine show.

24. When 4-H members are showing swine in 4-H classes, the 4-H’er’s clothing must not bear the name of a farm or their name, or advertising of any sort. The exhibitor’s midriff should not be exposed when standing or bending over.

25. Slick clipping or body shaving of 4-H barrows and gilts is prohibited. Animals slick clipped or body shaved will not be allowed to exhibit. A minimum of one half inch of hair in length on the body is preferred by the packers that purchase and process these animals.

26. No tampering, misrepresentation, drugs, forced fillings, etc. is allowed. Read official health terms and conditions, general terms and conditions and official ownership terms and conditions located in the front of the Indiana State Fair 4-H/FFA handbook/premium list for further clarification.

27. Any barrow showing evidence of testicular tissue is ineligible for the 4-H barrow show. If testicular tissue is discovered in a barrow during the “harvesting” procedure, the exhibitor will receive carcass value and loose any premium value.

28. Any pig weighing less than 220 lbs. may not be eligible for the 4-H sale; this will be at the discretion of the Swine Barn Superintendent and assistants. This minimum does not apply to scramble exhibitors.

29. 4-H animals purchased, sold or offered for sale after the enrollment deadline and prior to the Indiana State Fair shall not be eligible to show in the 4-H show at the Indiana State Fair.

30. There will be no guarantee of separate classes for Jan, Feb and March gilts. Classes will be broken as equally as possible by number of animals exhibited.

31. For ISF, in addition to ear notching ID for barrows and gilts, DNA hair samples will be required for all swine to be eligible for ISF. The hair samples will be due in the county office by May 15th. Envelopes will be provided at the County Extension Office. Additionally, 840 RFID tags will again be required to be in all swine prior to entering the state fairgrounds. This tag number will be required on the state fair entry form, due by May 15th.

32. All swine intended for show at the Putnam County Fair must have an 840 RFID tag. It is the responsibility of the 4-Her(s) and their parent(s) to purchase and tag or have the animal tagged.

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SCRAMBLE CLASS: 4-H’ers in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade on January 1st of the current year and who are enrolling in the swine project for the first time can choose to participate in the swine scramble program. Each 4-H swine scramble member will show only one pig (barrow). Deadline for sign-up will be announced. Scramble pigs will be limited to scramble classes only. Scramble class will show first after the lunch break. Showmanship will be held at the end of the day.

There will be four (4) divisions — Rookie, Junior, Intermediate, Senior. Contestants MUST sign up for Showmanship. (Come to ring when the division is called.)

Rookie is for 4-H members who were in grades 3rd or 4th on January 1st of the current year and are showing swine for their first time.

Junior will be for those who were in grades 4th, 5th or 6th as of January 1st of the current year. Once an exhibitor is the champion junior showman over all breeds, he/she will only be eligible to compete in intermediate or senior showmanship in future years.

Intermediate will be for those who were in grades 7th, 8th or 9th on January 1st of the current year (exception only for any previous year’s junior showmanship winners). A Junior champion will be allowed to show in the intermediate showmanship contest. Once an exhibitor is the champion intermediate swine showman over all, he/she will only be eligible to compete in senior showmanship in future years.

Senior will be for those who were in grades 10th, 11th, or 12th on January 1st of the current year. Exceptions only for previous champion intermediate showman over all. The Champion Senior Showman will represent the Swine Barn in the Supreme Showmanship Contest on Thursday evening. The 2nd through 7th place Senior Showmanship exhibitors will be asked to provide a barrow or gilt to be used in the Supreme Showmanship contest on Thursday evening. If 2nd-7th place (or a family member) is representing another barn in the Supreme Showmanship contest, the swine barn Superintendent and staff will find a replacement animal. The 2nd-7th place EXHIBITOR will need to be present Thursday evening to help in getting their animal to show ring, along with a showing utensil and brush to be used by the contestants in the showmanship contest. Failure to oblige by the before mentioned rule will result in forfeiture of awards (ribbons, metals, trophies, sale entry, etc.) as well as not being able to participate in the Swine showmanship contest the following year. Any conflicts in regards to above mentioned rule need to be addressed with the Swine Superintendent immediately following showmanship contest on Monday.

4-H Supreme Showmanship Contest Committee—All Livestock Superintendents, with co-chairs Neal Knapp and Lauren Flanders.

The 4-H Supreme Showmanship Contest will be held on Thursday, July 29th at 7:00 p.m. at the Inside Arena.

The top showmen representing the beef, dairy, goat, horse and pony, sheep, and swine departments will compete for the title of Supreme Showman. These showmen compete by showing all the species indicated and are judged by a specialized individual from each species category. Previous winners of the 4-H Supreme Showmanship Contest are ineligible to participate in the event again. Online at the Purdue Extension Putnam County project page one may find a document addressing the policy and procedures of the Supreme Showmanship Competition.

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For State Fair

Max #

to Enroll

Deadline

Beef and Dairy Beef Steers 840‐RFID Tag and 5‐digit County Tag and DNA Hair Sample

10 Total steers May 15

Commercial and Market Heifers and Dairy Feeder Steers

840‐RFID Tag and 5‐digit County Tag and DNA Hair Sample

10 total heifers May 15

Beef, Registered Heifers 840‐RFID tag and Tattoo and DNA Hair Sample

10 total heifers May 15

Dairy Cattle

840‐RFID tag and animal’s registered name and registration number (or dam’s registration number) and DNA Hair Sample

40 May 15

Dairy Goat Females, Registered Wethers

Breed Registry Tattoo 5‐digit County Tag or Tattoo

40 dairy goats total May 15

Meat Goat Wethers Boer Goat Females, Registered Market Goat Does (Wether Dams)

840-RFID Tag and 5‐digit County Tag and DNA Hair Sample Breed Registry Tattoo and DNA Hair Sample 840-RFID Tag and 5‐digit County Tag and DNA Hair Sample

40 meat goats total May 15

Pygmy Goats Registered Unregistered

Breed Registry Tattoo or Microchip that Matches Registration Papers Official USDA Scrapie Tag or Official Scrapie Tattoo

40 May 15

Horses and Pony Color Picture, shows four feet 20 May 15

Llama and Alpaca Color Picture 20 May 15

Sheep Market Lambs Commercial Ewes Registered Ewes

840-RFID Tag and 5‐digit County Tag and DNA Hair Sample 840-RFID Tag and 5‐digit County Tag/or official scrapies tag and DNA Hair Sample 840-RFID Tag and ID that matches registration Papers and DNA Hair Sample

30 sheep total

May 15

Swine 840‐RFID Tag and Ear Notch and DNA Hair Sample

15 Gilts 15 Barrows May 15

For County Fair

840 RFID tag and 5 digit county tag

840 RFID tag and 5 digit county tag

840 RFID tag and tatoo

840 RFID tag

Tattoo 5 digit county tag or tattoo

5 digit county tag or scrapies tag Tattoo matching registration, scrapies tag 5 digit county tag or scrapies tag

Tattoo or microchip that matches registration papers. Scrapies tag or scrapies tattoo

Same as ISF

Same as ISF

5 digit county tag and scrapies tag 5 digit county tag or farm flock tag and scrapies tag Tag matching registration papers, scrapies tag

840 RFID, Ear notch, photo recommended

2021 Indiana 4-H Animal Identification The following table lists the animal species and the respective form of identification that is required for a 4-H member to be eligible to show in the 4-H livestock shows at the 2021 Indiana State Fair and county fair. The animal ID information must be entered using v2.4honline.com by the respective deadlines. Missing, incomplete or incorrect animal ID information could result in state fair ineligibility for that particular animal.

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