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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 15, 2010.
  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 15, 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 12, 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, 2010. Intermediate showmen will be those exhibitors who will be 12 and 13 years of age as of September 30, 2010 and Senior Showmen are those exhibitors who will be 14 years of age and older as of September 30, 2010.

C-1B Confirmation

1. JUNIOR CALF born after March 1, year of show - 1ST 15.00, 2ND 12.00, 3RD 10.00, 4TH 8.00, 5TH 5.00
2. INTERMEDIATE CALF born Dec. 1, 2009-Feb. 28, 2010 - 1ST 15.00, 2ND 12.00, 3RD 10.00, 4TH 8.00, 5TH 5.00
3. SENIOR CALF born Sept. 1, 2009-Nov. 30, 2010 - 1ST 15.00, 2ND 12.00, 3RD 10.00, 4TH 8.00, 5TH 5.00
4. SUMMER CALF born June 1, 2009-Aug. 31, 2010 - 1ST 15.00, 2ND 12.00, 3RD 10.00, 4TH 8.00, 5TH 5.00
5. JUNIOR YEARLING born Mar. 1, 2009-May 31, 2009 - 1ST 15.00, 2ND 12.00, 3RD 10.00, 4TH 8.00, 5TH 5.00
6. INTERMEDIATE YEARLING born Dec. 1, 2008-Feb. 28, 2009- 1ST 15.00, 2ND 12.00, 3RD 10.00, 4TH 8.00, 5TH 5.00
7. SENIOR YEARLING born Sept. 1, 2008-Nov. 30, 2008 - 1ST 15.00, 2ND 12.00, 3RD 10.00, 4TH 8.00, 5TH 5.00
8. JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE - Rosette
9. RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE - Rosette
10. 2 YEAR OLD COW born Sept. 1, 2007-Aug. 31, 2009- 1ST 15.00, 2ND 12.00, 3RD 10.00, 4TH 8.00, 5TH 5.00
11. 3 YEAR OLD COW born Sept. 1, 2006-Aug. 31, 2007 - 1ST 15.00, 2ND 12.00, 3RD 10.00, 4TH 8.00, 5TH 5.00
12. 4 YEAR OLD COW born Sept. 1, 2005-Aug. 31, 2006 - 1ST 15.00, 2ND 12.00, 3RD 10.00, 4TH 8.00, 5TH 5.00
13. AGED COW born before Sept. 1, 2005 - 1ST 15.00, 2ND 12.00, 3RD 10.00, 4TH 8.00, 5TH 5.00
14. DRY 3 & 4 YEAR OLD COW born Sept. 1, 2006-Aug. 31, 2007 - 1ST 15.00, 2ND 12.00, 3RD 10.00, 4TH 8.00, 5TH 5.00
15. DRY AGED COW born before Sept. 1, 2004 - 1ST 15.00, 2ND 12.00, 3RD 10.00, 4TH 8.00, 5TH 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 - osette

C-2 OPEN DAIRY SHOW

Thursday, August 12, 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, 2009-Feb. 28, 2010

3. SENIOR CALF- born Sept. 1, 2009-Nov. 30, 2009                                                                                                               4. SUMMER CALF-born June 1, 2009-Aug. 31, 2009                                                                                                              5. JUNIOR YEARLING-born Mar. 1, 2009-May 31, 2009

6. INTERMEDIATE YEARLING-born Dec. 1, 2008-Feb. 28, 2009
7. SENIOR YEARLING- born Sept. 1, 2008-Nov. 30, 2008

8. SENIOR YEARLING-NOT IN MILK- born Sept. 1, 2007-Nov.30, 2008                                                                              9. JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP FEMALE Rosette
10. RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP FEMALE Rosette
11. 2-YEAR OLD COW- born Sept. 1, 2007-Aug. 31, 2008
12. 3-YEAR OLD COW- born Sept. 1, 2006-Aug. 31, 2007

13. 4-YEAR OLD COW- born Sept. 1, 2005-Aug. 31, 2006

14. 5-YEAR OLD COW- born Sept. 1, 2004-Aug. 31, 2005

15. AGED COW- born before Sept. 1, 2004
16. DRY 3 & 4 YEAR OLD COW- born before Sept. 1, 2005- Aug. 31, 2007

17. DRY AGED COW- born before Sept. 1, 2004

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 - The Dickey family will sponsor an award to recognize a 1st 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.

CHARLES J. WARD MEMORIAL AWARD - This award, in memory of Charles Ward, is given to the dairy club member who, like Mr. Ward, displays the true spirit of friendship. This person is eager to help others, is friendly, and makes everyone feel included. Mr. Ward was a quiet, kind presence in the dairy barn for over 40 years. He is missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

 

 

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Congratulations to the 2009 Pageant Winners

2009 Miss Clarke County Fair Winner

Brianna Smith

2009 Junior Miss Clarke County Fair Winner

Krista Moseley

2009 Little Miss Clarke County Fair Winner

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