DEPARTMENT C - DAIRY

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. All dairy animals for exhibit must be in place not later than 1:00 p.m.,Fair Monday.

2. The Junior Dairy Show is open only to youth enrolled in  4-H or FFA projects by January 1 of the year of the show.

All 4-H'ers and FFA'ers planning to exhibit dairy animals at the Clarke County Fair must turn in an updated project

record book to the Extension Office or VoAg Instructor no later than July 17, 2007.

3. All 4-H and FFA entries must have been personally managed and cared for by the exhibitor making the entry.

4. All dairy cattle shown in the "Open Classes" (4-H, FFA and adult

exhibitors) are to remain  in place until 6:00 p.m., Saturday, August 19, unless being moved to another fair.  Permission

of the committee must be obtained by those in writing to leave before this time.

5. All dairy cattle exhibited must meet the cattle health requirements as listed in the Animal Health Regulations.

6. 4-H and FFA member may compete in all open classes.

7. No entry fee will be charged for cattle exhibited in open competition.

8. The following premiums will be paid in the Open Show: 1st- $12.00, 2nd-$8.00, 3rd- $6.00, 4th- $4.00.

9. Each breed will be shown separately.

10. All 4-H and FFA members must participate in the dairy showmanship classes in order to receive Junior Show premiums.

11. All dairy cattle exhibited must be registered.

C-1 JUNIOR DAIRY SHOW

Thursday, August 16, 10 A.M.

Brown Swiss-Guernsey- Holstein-Jersey

C-1A Showmanship

Showmanship classes will be divided into Novice, Junior, Intermediate and Senior. Novice Showmen will be those

youth who have not shown dairy as a 4-H or FFA project previously at the Clarke County Fair. Junior Showman will

be those exhibitors who will be 9, 10 and 11 years of age as of September 30, 2007. Intermediate showmen will be

those exhibitors  who will be 12 and 13 years of age as of September 30, 2007  and Senior Showmen are those

exhibitors who will be 14 years of age and older as of September 30, 2007.

C-1B Confirmation

CLASSES & PREMIUMS   1ST  2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH

1. JUNIOR CALF

 born after March 1, year of show 15.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 5.00

2. INTERMEDIATE CALF

 born Dec. 1, 2006-Feb. 28, 2007 15.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 5.00

3. SENIOR CALF

 born Sept. 1, 2006-Nov. 30, 2006 15.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 5.00

4. SUMMER CALF

 born June 1, 2006-Aug. 31, 2006 15.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 5.00

5. JUNIOR YEARLING

 born Mar. 1, 2006-May 31, 2006 15.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 5.00

6. INTERMEDIATE YEARLING

 born Dec. 1, 2005-Feb. 28, 2006 15.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 5.00

7. SENIOR YEARLING

 born Sept. 1, 2005-Nov. 30, 2005 15.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 5.00

8. JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE Rosette

9. RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE Rosette

10. 2 YEAR OLD COW

 born Sept. 1, 2004-Aug. 31, 2005 15.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 5.00

11. 3 YEAR OLD COW

 born Sept. 1, 2003-Aug. 31, 2004 15.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 5.00

12. 4 YEAR OLD COW

 born Sept. 1, 2002-Aug. 31, 2003 15.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 5.00

13. AGED COW

 born before Sept. 1, 2002 15.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 5.00

14. DRY 3 & 4 YEAR OLD COW

 born Sept. 1, 2003-Aug. 31, 2004 15.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 5.00

15. DRY AGED COW

 born before Sept. 1, 2001 15.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 5.00

16. SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE Rosette

17. RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE Rosette

18. GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Rosette

19. RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Rosette

20. ALL BREED CHAMPION Rosette

C-2 OPEN DAIRY SHOW

Thursday, August 16, 10:00 A.M.

Brown Swiss-Guernsey- Holstein-Jersey

CLASSES

1. JUNIOR CALF- born after March 1, year of the show

2. INTERMEDIATE CALF-born Dec. 1, 2006-Feb. 28, 2007

3. SENIOR CALF- born Sept. 1, 2006-Nov. 30, 2006

4. SUMMER CALF-born June 1, 2006-Aug. 31, 2006

5. JUNIOR YEARLING-born Mar. 1, 2006-May 31, 2006

6. INTERMEDIATE YEARLING-born Dec. 1, 2005-Feb. 28, 2006

7. SENIOR YEARLING- born Sept. 1, 2005-Nov. 30, 2005

8. SENIOR YEARLING-NOT IN MILK- born Sept. 1, 2004-Nov.30, 2005

9. JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP FEMALE Rosette

10. RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP FEMALE Rosette

11. 2-YEAR OLD COW- born Sept. 1, 2004-Aug. 31, 2005

12. 3-YEAR OLD COW- born Sept. 1, 2003-Aug. 31, 2004

13. 4-YEAR OLD COW- born Sept. 1, 2002-Aug. 31, 2003

14. 5-YEAR OLD COW- born Sept. 1, 2001-Aug. 31, 2002

15. AGED COW- born before Sept. 1, 2001

16. DRY 3 & 4 YEAR OLD COW- born before Sept. 1, 2002- Aug. 31, 2004

17. DRY AGED COW- born before Sept. 1, 2001

18. SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE Rosette

19. RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE Rosette

20. GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Rosette

21. RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION Rosette

 (Entries shall be Junior Champion, Reserve Junior Champion, Senior

Champion, Reserve Senior Champion of both Junior and Open Shows).

22. DAM AND DAUGHTER

23. PRODUCE OF DAM

24. BEST 3 FEMALES (BRED BY EXHIBITOR)

25. PREMIER BREEDER- a rosette is to be awarded to the breeder winning the most points on the 10 highest

placing animals bred by him/her.  Points will be awarded on the basis of 10 points for first, 9 points for second,

8 for third, 7 for fourth, 6 for fifth, 5 for sixth, 4 for seventh, 3 for eighth,2 for ninth, and 1 for tenth.

26. PREMIER EXHIBITOR- a rosette will be made to the exhibitor winning the most points on the highest placing

animal exhibited. Points will be calculated by counting the placings for the following classes only: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,12 and 13.

JUNIOR DAIRY SHOW SPECIAL AWARDS

JUNIOR DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP AWARDS - Banners will be presented each year by the Clarke County Ruritan Club

to the first place exhibitors in each of the showmanship divisions: Novice, Junior, Intermediate and Seniors.

JOHN O. HARDESTY MEMORIAL JUNIOR DAIRY EXHIBITOR AWARD - This award, in memory of John O. Hardesty,

 has been established by Harvue Farm to recognize the 4-H or FFA member in the Junior Dairy Department who displayed

the most sportsmanship, helping hand and genuine care toward his fellow exhibitors. The award is to be voted on by junior

dairy exhibitors on Friday of Fair week.

NANA�S AWARD - Given in memory of Carter Hardesty. The recipient of this award is a senior 4-Her who, like Carter,

displays the characteristics of kindness, fair play and willingness to include everyone around them.

HERDSMAN AWARD - In memory of Frank C. Sowers who supported and promoted youth, a special award sponsored by

the Sowers family is presented to a Clarke County 4-H/FFA dairy exhibitor who does the best job of caring for and

preparing his/her animal throughout the week. To be decided by the dairy committee.

MOST IMPROVED AWARD - Rockdale Farm will sponsor an award to recognize a 1^st or 2nd year 4-H or FFA member

who shows the attitude, energy and initiative to constantly progress in their knowledge and ability by caring for and

learning from their 4-H project. To be judged by 4-H leaders.

THE UNSUNG HERO AWARD - Sponsored by Ronnie and Melissa Hope, this award is given in memory of James L. Ramey, Sr.,

who was actively involved with 4-H for over 30 years. Presented to the 4-H member who is self-motivated, helpful and

sensitive towards the needs of others. To be decided by 4-H leaders.

GOT MILK AWARD - Given to the 4-Her who does the best job of promoting the dairy industry during the week.

BEST ALL AROUND 4-Her FOR THE WEEK - Demonstrates outgoing attitude while displaying and caring for his/her

animal. Shows enthusiasm when talking with the public as they visit the barn and has the most attractive headboard display.

BEST YOUNG SHOWMAN - Pre-4-Her who works the hardest throughout the week taking care of his/her animal.