Tessa Franz. Kaylee Mitchell. Hadley Miller

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1 Tessa Franz, Kaylee Mitchell and Hadley Miller ***************************************************** Union County Fair Queen Tessa Franz 2015 Graduate Clayton High Parents are Clinton and Owida Franz of Clayton, NM **************************************** Union County Fair Princess Kaylee Mitchell 8 th Grade Clayton Jr. High Parents are Wally Mitchell and Kim Mitchell of Clayton, NM ***************************************** Union County Fair Little Miss Hadley Miller 6 th Grade Des Moines Elementary 1 Parents are Red and Kim Miller of Grenville, NM ***************************************

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS DIVISION I Events Schedule Page 4 General Information & Rules Page 5 DIVISION II Open Classes to Public- Page 7 Handicrafts Creative Crafts Gardening Baking Canning Photography Special Art Awards Women s Club Booths Art Department DIVISION III Junior Indoor Exhibits Page 31 All 4-H Projects Open Junior Projects Plant Collection Contest DIVISION IV Junior Livestock - Page 67 Beef Cattle Sheep Goat Swine Horse Rabbit Poultry DIVISION V Special Events Page 81 Queen Junior Pet Show Junior Soil Conservation & Ranch Management Donor Heifer Production Steer Goat Dressing Contest DIVISION VI Awards Page 96 Donors Incentive Previous Year Winners Previous Year Buyers 2

3 ************************** DIVISION I GENERAL INFORMATION ************************** 3

4 Union County Fair August 10, 11, 12, & 13, 2016 August 7, 2016 Families to set up for 8 AM August 10, 2016 (Wednesday) 6:00 am Fair barn Open 8:00 am ALL livestock and horse in place 9 am to 10am ALL INSIDE EXHIBITS (Tin Barn) will be checked in 8:15 am Weigh and classify. *Steers will start followed by pigs/ sheep/goat. 10:00 am All Rabbit/Poultry/Water Fowl in place. 10am to 5 pm Tin Barn Closed for Judging and setting up displays. 2:00 pm Weigh & Scan Production Steers. 4:00 pm Project Horse Show Judging 5:00 pm Doors open to exhibition -tin barn. 7:00 pm Production Steer Written Test 11:00 pm Fair barn closes everyone must exit barn August 11, 2016 (Thursday) 6:00 am Fair barn Open 8:00 am Judging Breeding & Market Sheep show; 1 hour after sheep show is over Judging Meat Goats show will start 6:00 pm Judging Market Swine 11:00 pm Fair barn closes everyone must exit barn August 12, 2016 (Friday) 6:00 am Fair barn Open 8:00 am Rabbit Judging 9:00 am Poultry Judging 10:00 am NSWCD Ranch Management Contest 3:00 pm Judge Production Steer 5:30 pm Judging Jr Breeding Cattle & Dairy 6:00 pm Judging Market Steers 11:00 pm Fair barn closes everyone must exit barn 4 August 13, 2016 (Saturday) 6:00 am Fair barn Open 7:30 am Pig Pictures 9:00 am Queen Contest 1:00 pm Junior Pet Show (livestock show ring) 3:00 pm NON SALE animals release 3:00 pm Production Steer Result Meeting at Livestock Show Ring 4 4:30 pm Check out Exhibits 4:30 pm Exhibit Barn Closes to exhibit check out 4:30 pm BBQ open to public 6:15 pm Awards Program 7:00 pm Junior Livestock Sale (all sale animals except pigs pictures will be taken at sale ring) 11:00 pm Fair barn closes everyone must exit barn August 14, 2016 Families to tear down fair pens & clean 9 AM ***************************************** ENTRY DEADLINES August 1, 2016 (Mail to: Union County Fair Board Association, PO Box 29, Clayton, NM 88415) ***************************************** Peddlers Market Friday - Saturday

5 Union County Fair Association (UCFA) General Rules and Regulations 1. General rules shall apply in all cases except where Special Department rules state otherwise. 2. All livestock entries must be in place by 8:00 am Wednesday (unless otherwise stated in Special Department Rules) and entries must remain in place until 3:00 pm on Saturday, unless otherwise stated. All Rabbit/ Poultry/Water Fowl in place by 10:00 am. 3. Any exhibit not removed by 7:00 pm Saturday will become property of the Fair unless previous arrangements have been made with the manager of the Fair. 4. Special awards offered by those other than the Fair Association will be awarded on the grounds. 5. Ribbons will be given for all places listed in the catalog. 6. A judge may, at his/her discretion, withhold any or all prizes where the animal or article is not worthy of an award. 7. Every precaution will be taken to insure the safety of all exhibits, but in no case will the UCFA be responsible for loss or injury to an exhibit. 8. Judges shall not award more than one prize to a single exhibitor in any class unless so stated in special rules. 9. All animals presented for exhibition shall be free from contagious and infectious diseases and shall, if deemed necessary by the superintendent, be subjected to examination upon arrival at the Fairgrounds. Animals will be removed immediately if found contagious. 10. Each exhibitor will be responsible for their animal and must keep them in show condition at all times. Stall and pens must be neatly kept. Walkway should be free of tack, feeding pans, etc. 11. Stall for livestock will be furnished when entry fee is paid. All feed for livestock must be supplied by the individual exhibitor. 12. Non-compliance with general rules, department rules and special rules shall be sufficient cause to disqualify any exhibit and prizes will not be paid on such disqualified exhibit H and FFA members must be in good standing with Union County Extension office or with the organizational advisors by meeting all requirements and commitments. 14. A 4-H or FFA member that is not in good standing with Union County Extension office or with the organizational advisors cannot transfer to the other education youth program (4-H to FFA or FFA to 4-H). ALL BEDDING IN LIVESTOCK BARN WILL BE WOOD CHIPS ONLY!!!! No Chips allowed in the Sheep and Goat Pens. ********************* 5

6 Judges 2016 Beef: Cole Gardner Yeso, NM Swine: Todd Proctor Capitan, NM Sheep: Brian Mitchell Roswell, NM Horse: Josh Boyd T or C, NM Rabbit: Teresa Dasautell Beulah, TX Poultry: Teresa Dasautell Beulah, TX Goat: Brian Mitchell Roswell, NM ********************************************* Union County Fair Association Board of Directors Tommy Jantz President Joel Gilbert Vice President Wanette Davis..... Secretary/Treasurer Chad Deason Member Richard Sandoval Member Seth Owensby Member Justin Bennett Member * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Tommy Jantz General Superintendent Wanette Davis General Superintendent to Open Barn Exhibits Lynn Wiseman/Fawn Weese Assistant Superintendent to Open Barn Exhibits Talisha Valdez/Whitney Brock General Superintendents to 4-H Barn Exhibits ********************************************* THANKS The Union County Fair Association acknowledges the fine assistance of the Union County Extension Service, the Vocational Education Department of Union County and the other organizations listed below: Union County Extension Service Whitney Brock County Extension Ag/4-H Agent/Director Talisha Valdez Admin Asst. Ag/4-H Ext Office Secretary Vocational Agriculture Teachers Mike Barnes Clayton Ginger Doherty Des Moines Photography by Patricia Isbell patriciaisbellphotography.com 6

7 2015 Queen, Princess, and Little Miss Contestants ************************** DIVISION II OPEN CLASSES TO PUBLIC General Rules page 5 Special Rules page 8 Handicrafts page 10 Creative Crafts page 14 Gardening page 17 Baking page 19 Canning page 23 Photography page 27 Women s Club Booths page 29 Art Department page 30 Union County Extension Awards Maranda Cloud Sydney Johnson 7

8 OPEN CLASSES TO PUBLIC Special Rules: 1. All entries and awards in this department shall be subject to the general rules and regulations. 2. All entries in this department must be the products of Union, Colfax, Harding, Cimarron, or Dallam Counties, and must have been grown or raised by the exhibitor in the current year. 3. After entry, all exhibits shall be under control of the superintendent and no one will be allowed to remove or change them until the exhibition is closed. They will then be released upon presentation of a duplicate entry card. 4. Judges shall, without bias, consider merits only in making awards and when passing on best collection shall consider quality of distinct variety first and number of varieties second. 5. No article will be judged or awarded except for those listed under the number of the respective class. 6. When there is no competition or when and exhibit is not worthy of first prize, the judge shall place it in the class to which it belongs, as judged by the standards of such articles. The judges shall decide as to which is standard. 7. Advertising or selling from space provided for competitive display is prohibited. 8. Exhibits must be checked in between 9:00 am and 10:00 am on Wednesday. Awards System for the Six Open Class Divisions: A. There will not be any premium money given for the top five winners in each class, only ribbons. B. The top three winners in each of the six divisions will receive a ribbon and money as follows: 1 st - $15.00, 2 nd - $10.00, and 3 rd - $5.00. C. The six divisions are: Garden, Handicrafts, Photography, Baked Products, Canned Products, and Creative Crafts. D. The top three exhibitors in each division will be determined by the point system. In case of a tie in the division, the money from two places will be divided evenly and each winner will receive the higher placed ribbon. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion overall: 1. The exhibitor must enter three of the six divisions to be eligible. 2. Grand and Reserve Champion will be determined by the point system. 3. Grand Champ will receive $50.00 and Reserve Champion will receive $ The Grand Champion will not be eligible to win this prize and award for the following year, but will be eligible the second year. 8

9 OPEN CLASS DIVISION Superintendent: Lynn Wiseman & Fawn Weese Special Rules: 1. Exhibits for this division will be open to ANYONE WHO LIVES WITHIN Union, Colfax, Harding, Dallam, and Cimarron Counties. 2. Entries will be checked in between 9:00 am and 10:00 am on Wednesday. 3. All articles are to have been made or canned since the close of the previous year fair. 4. Each exhibitor can enter only one article in a class. 5. Each article should be well marked with owner s name and address. 6. Exhibits check out between 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm on Saturday. 7. Articles must be clean. 8. Superintendent may add or delete classes as necessary. 9. Judges will award prizes only if they feel article is worthy. ENTRY FEE: $5.00 PER DIVISION: If you enter 1 division the entry is $5.00. If you enter more the entry fee corresponds to the number of divisions you enter. The entry fee is $5.00 per division no matter how many items you enter in the division. Ribbons will be given for 1 st through 5 th place in all classes at the Judge s discretion. SIX DIVISIONS: Handicrafts Creative Crafts Garden Baked Products Canned Products Photography 9

10 HANDICRAFTS DIVISION Rules: 1. General Rules apply (page 5) and the Special Rules (page 9). 2. Exhibits must be in place by 10:00 am Wednesday 3. Exhibits checked out at 4:00 pm Saturday. Entry Fee $5.00 per division. RUGS: 20 Crocheted 21 Braided 22 Rag Hook 23 Yarn Hooked 24 Rag Point 25 Knit (Hand or Machine) 26 Any Other EMBROIDERY: Ribbon Embroidery, Machine Embroidery, liquid embroidery, stamped cross stitch, crewel, candle wicking, chicken scratch and petit point will be judged separately but in the same class. 30 Tea Towel 31 Pillow case (1) 32 Sampler 33 Picture (framed) 34 Tablecloth 35 Purse 36 Cards 37 Dresser Scarf 38 Towel, Bath 39 Holiday 40 Other CUT WORK: 50 Pillow Case 51 Centerpiece 52 Other PILLOWS: 60 Quilted a. Pieced b. Appliqué c. Other 61 Crewel Embroidery 62 Embroidery 63 Crochet 64 Hooked 65 Needlepoint 66 Knitted 67 Counter Cross-stitch 68 Smocking 69 Photo Transfer 70 Other 10

11 NEEDLEPOINT/PLASTIC CANVAS: 70 Framed Picture 71 Wall hanging or Bell pulls 72 Purse or bag 73 Home accessory 74 Personal Accessory 75 Doll Furniture 76 Holiday Item 77 Holiday Stocking 78 Original Works 79 Miscellaneous Item 80 Petit Point (22 ct or Smaller) 81 Other OTHER: 90 Tatting a. Edging b. Flowers c. Doilies 91 Rag Point item 92 Hooked Pictures 93 String Picture 94 Weaving a. Swedish b. Other 95 Padded Items a. Album b. Box c. Picture Frame d. Other types 96 Folded Fabric a. Wall Hanging b. Home Accessories 97 Punch work 98 Wall Hanging 99 Earring Hanging COUNTED CROSS STITCH: 100 Picture Frame 101 Poem Verse 102 Sampler 103 Home Accessory 104 Beaded Cross-Stitch 105 Perforated Paper 106 Wall Hanging 107 Line Weave 108 Holiday 109 Miscellaneous CROCHET (articles must be blocked): 115 Holiday decorations 116 Afghan a. Granny Square b. Novelty Stitch c. Decorated d. Baby 117 Centerpiece 14 plus 11

12 118 Clothing accessories a. Socks b. Slippers c. Hat/Cap d. Scarf e. Gloves or Mittens f. Belt or Sash 119 Doilies under Edgings 121 Insertions 122 Sweater (not baby) 123 Vests or Camisole 124 Shawl or Cape 125 Doll Clothing 126 Sweater (baby) 127 Booties, Cap or Bonnet 128 Dress 129 Purse or bag 130 Home Accessory a. Runners b. Table Cloth c.bedspread d. Coaster e. Pot Holder f. Dish Clothes g. Place Mats h. Guest Towels i. Other DECORATED GARMENTS: 131 Painted 132 Appliqué a. Hand b. Machine c. Fused-decorated 133 Beading 134 Cross-Stitch 135 Quilted 136 Embroidery 137 Smocking 138 Other QUILT: 145 Appliquéd a. Appliquéd, Hand b. Appliquéd, Machine 146 Quilting Machine Quilted a. Hand pieced b. Machine pieced 147 Sewing Machine Quilted a. Hand pieced b. Machine pieced 148 Hand pieced or Hand quilted 149 Embroidery a. Hand b. Sewing machine c. Quilting Machine 150 Tied Quilt or comforter 151 Sampler 152 Photo Transfer 153 Novelty (crazy-yo- yo, etc) 154 Whole cloth a. Hand quilted b. Sewing Machine Quilted c. Quilted Machine Quilted 155 Baby Quilts a. Handmade b. Printed of Kit 156 Quilt as you go 157 Quillows (Pillow Quilt) 12

13 158 Wall Hanging a. Over 19 b. Small 159 Tack (Machine) 160 Blanket KNITTED APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES: Loom or machine will be judged separately from hand knotted but will use same class numbers. 161 Dress 162 Afghan a. Regular b. Baby KNITTED APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES (cont.): 163 Poncho or Stole 164 Shell or Vest 165 Clothing Accessory a. Socks b. Slippers c. Scarf d. Hat or Cap e. Headband f. Gloves or Mittens g. Belt or Sash h. Cardigan 166 Sweater a. Adult b. Child 167 Bootie, Cap or Bonnet 168 Doll Clothing 169 Home Accessory a. Runner b. Tablecloth c. Bedspread d. Dishcloth e. Headband f. Placemat g. Coasters h. Dish Towels i. Other 170 Purse or Bag CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION: 171 Dress 172 Apparel Accessories a. Tote Bags b. Vest c. Scarf d. Purse 173 Household Items a. Apron b. Curtains c. Place Mat, Runner or Scarf d. Pillow Case e. Bedspread 174 Skirt, Shorts or Pants 175 Blouse, Skirt or Top 176 Coat or Jacket 177 Child Garment 178 Formal Wear 179 Recycled Denim a. Appliance Cover b. Vest c. Holiday stocking d. Other 180 Other Construction 13

14 CREATIVE CRAFTS DIVISION RULES: 1. General Rules apply (page 5) and Special rules (page 9). 2. Exhibits must be in place by 10:00 am Wednesday. 3. Exhibits checked out 4:00 pm Saturday. 4. Entries will be judged according to originality, design and craftsmanship. 5. Superintendent may add or delete classes as necessary. Entry Fee $5.00 per division MISCELLANEOUS: 200 Glass Painting 201 Sand Painting 202 Glass Etching 203 Macramé 204 Braiding 205 Recycled items 206 Candles 207 Spun Yarn a. Hand b. Loom 208 Mosaic Wall Art 209 Nature Crafts 210 Batik 211 Wreaths (non-holiday) 212 Angles 213 Pressed Flowers 214 Flower Arrangements 215 Painted Gourds 216 Leatherwork a. Tooled b. Other 217 Decorative Items a. Picture Frame b. Albums (not padded) c. Note pad 218 Rubber Stamping 219 Scrapbook TOYS: 220 Stuffed 221 Crocheted 222 Woodcraft 223 Knitted 224 Other POTTERY: 230 Wheel-Turned 231 Hand-Turned 232 Other 14

15 CERAMICS: (Glazed or Dry brush or Stained or Bisque): 240 Animals 241 Figurines 242 Wall Hangings 243 Other PAINT BY NUMBER PICTURES (framed): 250 Adult 251 Junior STAIN GLASS: 252 Kit 253 Original PAPER ART: 255 Cards & Notes 256 Quilling 257 Collage 258 Scrapbook (no photo) 259 Calligraphy 260 Paper Cutting 261 Tea bag folding 262 Handmade paper 263 Paper Twist DOLLS: 265 Crochet 266 Soft sculpture 267 Knitted 268 Stuffed 269 Woodcraft 270 Porcelain a. Head & Hands b. Head, Hands & Feet 271 Bottle 272 Other types WOOD WORK 275 Small Article Furniture 276 Home 277 Clock 278 Large Furniture 279 Lawn Ornaments 280 Bird House WOOD CARVING: 281 Small article made with hand tools 282 Hand carved with knife 15

16 CHRISTMAS ITEMS: 290 Bisque 291 Wreaths 292 Knitted 293 Crochet 294 Wood 295 Ornaments 296 Stocking 297 Plastic Canvas 298 Other Items a. Small b. Large OTHER HOLIDAY ITEMS: 300 Easter 301 Valentines 302 St. Patrick s 303 July 4 th 304 Halloween 305 Thanksgiving 306 Other Holidays JEWELRY: 310 Silver 311 Beaded 312 Gold 313 Costume 314 Ceramic or Clay 315 Mixed 316 Other HOME ACCESSORIES: 320 Sculpture 321 Wood 322 Tin or Metal 323 Soap 324 Handmade ******************************************** 16

17 GARDEN DIVISION RULES: 1. General Rules apply (page 5) and Special rules (page 9). 2. Exhibits must be in place by 10:00 am Wednesday. 3. Exhibits checked out at 4:00 pm Saturday. 4. NO more than one sample of any variety of farm products grown on the same farm may be entered for premium. Entry Fee $5.00 per division VEGETABLES: 330 Tomatoes a. Tomatoes, slicing (3) b. Tomatoes, canning (3) c. Tomatoes, cherry (5) 331 Onions a. Onions, White w/o tops (3) b. Onions, Yellow w/o tops (3) c. Onions, Purple w/o tops (3) d. Scallions 332 Cauliflower (1) 333 Cucumbers a. Cucumbers, slicing (3) b. Cucumbers, pickling (3) c. Cucumbers, burp-less (3) 334 Watermelon (1) 335 Field pumpkin (1) 336 Cabbage a. Cabbage, green (1) b. Cabbage, red (1) 337 Beets, w/o top (3) 338 Carrots, w/o tops (5) 339 Cantaloupe (1) 340 Okra (5) 341 Pumpkins, pie (1) 342 Beans a. Beans, Pinto, green (12 pods) b. Beans, Green (12 pods) c. Beans, Yellow Wax (12 pods) 343 Squash a. Summer squash, crookneck (3) b. Summer Squash, marrow (zucchini) (3) c. Summer Squash, scalloped (white or green) (3) d. Winter Squash (1) e. Summer Squash, straight-neck (3) f. Butternut Squash (1) g. Acorn Squash (1) h. Ornamental Pumpkin Squash (1) i. Spaghetti Squash 17

18 VEGETABLES (cont.): 344 Potatoes a. Irish Potatoes, red (3) b. Irish Potatoes white (3) 345 Corn a. Sweet Corn, yellow (3) b. Sweet Corn, white (3) 346 English pods (12 pods) 347 Brussels Sprouts (5) 348 Peas a. Peas, Sugar Snap (12 pods) b. Peas, Black-eyed (12 pods) 349 Egg Plant 350 Soft Neck Garlic 351 Hard Garlic 352 Radish PEPPERS: 370 Green Chili, long pod varieties (3) 371 Bell Peppers (3) 372 Yellow Chili, long pod varieties (3) 373 Green Small pungent type (3) 374 Jalapeno Pepper (5) 375 Red, not dry, small pungent type (3) 376 Yellow, small pungent type (3) 377 Other peppers (3) FRUITS: 380 Plums, eating variety (5) 381 Plums, jelly variety (5) 382 Pears (3) 383 Apples (3) 384 Peaches (3) 385 Other Fruits (3) ***************************************** 18

19 BAKED PRODUCTS DIVISION RULES: 1. General rules apply (page 5) and Special Rules (page 9). 2. Exhibits must be in place by 10:00 am Wednesday. 3. Exhibits must be picked up on Wednesday at 5 pm, all but a small amount for display in regards To loaf bread, cakes, and pies. Please tell Superintendents how you wish to dispose of all foods. Entry Fee $5.00 per division I. Bread exhibits are: 3 rolls or 1 loaf. II. Bread score card: General Appearance pt Size.5 pt Shape..5 pt Crust..10 pt Flavor, Aroma, Taste.. 30 pt Lightness..15 pt Crumb...35 pt Elastic 20 pt Color..10 pt Grain or distribution of gas..5 pt Total points available..100 pt YEAST BREAD, LOAF: 390 Sourdough 391 Whole Wheat 392 White YEAST BREAD, ROLLS: 393 Parker House 394 Cinnamon 395 Plain 396 Cloverleaf 397 Pecan 398 Crescent 399 Fancy Sweet 400 Whole Wheat 401 Sourdough 402 Other fancy shapes BREAD MACHINE BREAD: 403 Loaf 404 Rolls 405 Any other SPECIALTY BREADS: 406 Swedish Tea 407 Coffee Cake 408 Holiday Bread 409 Any Other 19

20 MISCELLANEOUS BREADS: 410 Muffins (3) 411 Tortillas (3) 412 Biscuits (3) 413 Corn Bread (3) QUICK BREADS, LOAF: 414 Pumpkin 415 Nut Bread 416 Date 417 Orange 418 Cranberry 419 Squash 420 Banana PIES: 421 Apple 422 Pecan 423 Cherry 424 Peach 425 Other CAKES: Icings will be judged on iced cakes-consistency to spread and cut without cracking: smooth; about ¼ thick; light and fluffy; flavor will balanced with that of cake NO MIXES ALLOWED. Cakes are scored by the following scorecard: General appearance..20 pt Size 5 pt Shape.5 pt Crust 10 pt Flavor, Aroma, Taste 35 pt Lightness...15 pt Crumb...30 pt TOTAL POINTS 100 pt UN-ICED CAKES: 430 Angel Food, White 431 Angel Food, Chocolate 432 Sponge, Chocolate 433 Date 434 Spice 435 Applesauce 436 Sponge, Yellow 437 Chiffon, orange or lemon 438 Chiffon, spice 439 Pound 440 Chiffon, mocha 441 Any Other 20

21 ICED CAKES: 442 Pumpkin 443 Red Velvet 444 White 445 Yellow 446 Banana 447 German Chocolate 448 Devil s Food any icing 449 Chocolate, Chocolate icing 450 Carmel or Burnt Sugar 451 Applesauce 452 Spice 453 Carrot 454 Sour Cream 455 Nut 456 Any Others DECORATED CAKES: Decorated Cakes may be decorated on a form such as a box, cake pan, etc. This is optional, if exhibitor wishes, they may decorate an actual cake, but only the decorations will be judged, NOT THE CAKE. 460 Children s Theme 461 Wedding/Anniversary 462 Holiday Theme 463 Any Event 464 Any other theme COOKIES: Cookies are scored by the following scorecard: General Appearance (Uniform in size, shape and well browned). 20 pt Lightness. 15 pt Texture (crisp, tender, even grained).. 25 pt Flavor (no taste or baking powder or soda, not highly seasoned; well-balanced flavor).. 40 pt TOTAL POINTS pts 470 Sugar (3) 471 Oatmeal (3) 472 Chocolate Drop (3) 473 Chocolate Chip (3) 474 Filled, fruit (3) 475 Coconut Macaroon (3) 476 Ice Box (3) 477 Brownies (3) 478 Nut Cookies (3) 479 Ginger (3) 480 Butter (3) 481 Peanut Butter (3) 482 Cake Mix Cookies (3) 483 Lemon Bars (3) 484 Snicker doodles (3) 485 Any Other (3) 21

22 DOUGHNUTS: 485 Cake, not sugared (3) 486 Raised, not sugared (3) CANDY (a. Microwave or b. Regular): 487 Chocolate Fudge (3) 488 Butterscotch Patties (3) 489 Divinity (3) 490 Peanut Brittle (3) 491 Caramels (3) 492 Taffy (3) 493 Pralines (3) 494 Carmel Fudge (3) 495 Pecan rolls (3) 496 Hard Candy (3) 497 Any Other (3) *************************** 22

23 23 CANNED PRODUCTS DIVISION RULES: 1. General rules apply (page 5) and Special Rules (page 9). 2. Exhibits must be in place by 10:00 am Wednesday. 3. Exhibits checked out at 4:00 pm Saturday. 4. NO more than one sample of any variety of farms products grown on the same farm may be entered for premium. 5. To be shown in standard canning jars only, jars must be clean. SELECTION Uniform size, shape, ripeness. COLOR Natural color of vegetables or fruit PACK Economical and uniform CONDITION OF SOLIDS Firm and tender CONDITION OF LIQUIDS Clear VEGETABLES: 500 Beets 501 Carrots a. Small b. Sliced 502 Corn, cream style 503 Corn, Whole Kernel 504 Green Beans 505a Green Beans (Pinto) 505b Green Beans (Pinto, Shelled) 506 Greens, any kind 507 Okra 508 Potatoes a. cut b. whole 509 Peas, English 510 Peas, Black-eyed Shelled 511 Peas, Black-eyed Snapped 512 Sauerkraut 513 String beans, wax 514 Tomatoes 515 Asparagus 516 Pumpkin FRUITS: 520 Apples 521 Applesauce 522 Apricots 523 Bing Cherries 524 Blackberries 525 Cherries, sweet red 526 Cherries, sour red 527 Peaches Entry Fee $5.00 per division

24 FRUITS (cont): 528 Pears 529 Plums, red 530 Plums, purple 531 Plums, yellow 532 Raspberries 533 Rhubarb 534 Strawberries RELISH: 540 Barbecue Sauce 541 Beet 542 Catsup 543 Chili Sauce 544 Chow Chow or Piccalilli 545 Corn 546 Cucumber 547 Pepper 548 Spaghetti Sauce 549 Squash 550 Taco Sauce 551 Tomato Sauce 552 Tomato 553 Salsa 554 Other PICKLES: 560 Beet 561 Bread and Butter 562 Cinnamon 563 Dill 564 Green Tomato 565 Kosher Dill 566 Lime 567 Mixed 568 Mustard 569 Okra 570 Onion 571 Pickled Peaches 572 Pickled Peppers 573 Squash 574 Sweets, sliced or chips 575 Sweet whole 576 Watermelon Rind 577 Corn, Small Cob 578 Carrot 579 Dilly Beans 580 Any other PIE FILLINGS: 5800 a. Apple b. Cherry c. Peach d. Apricot e. Blueberry f. Other 24

25 JELLIES-PRESERVES-BUTTERS-JAMS-MARMALADES-DRIED To be shown in a regular glass jar, either tall or small, with good lid, not paraffined MUST BE SEALED. JELLY: 581 Mixed 582 Apricot 583 Apple 584 Crab Apple 585 Cherry 586 Currant 587 Grape 588 Plum 589 Red Raspberry 590 Strawberry 591 Wild Plum 592 Peach 593 Choke Cherry 594 Other PRESERVES: 595 Apricot 596 Blackberry 597 Cherry 598 Crab Apple 599 Peach 600 Pear 601 Plum 602 Raspberry 603 Strawberry 604 Tomato 605 Watermelon 606 Any Other BUTTER and JAMS: Jams have the soft mass of fruit, syrup and of good bright color, Thick and have good consistency. 610 Apple 611 Apricot 612 Blackberry 613 Cherry 614 Grape 615 Peach 616 Plum 617 Red Raspberry 618 Rhubarb 619 Strawberry 620 Any Other 25

26 Butters Does the butter jelly, is it smooth with good color and not to thick? 621 Apple 622 Apricot 623 Peach 624 Pear 625 Plum 626 Wild Plum 627 Any Other MARMALADES: Soft fruit Jellies containing small pieces of fruit that appear evenly suspended in a transparent jelly. 630 Carrot 631 Orange 632 Cherry 633 Orange-Lemon 634 Orange-Cherry 635 Citrus 636 Strawberry-Pineapple 637 Any Other DRIED: 640 Fruit 641 Vegetable ****************************************** 26

27 27 PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION RULES: 1. Exhibits must be in place by 10:00 am Wednesday. 2. Exhibits will be checked out at 4:00 pm Saturday. 3. In order to encourage beginners, photography is divided into two divisions, professional and amateur. 4. Anyone who sells pictures produced in photographic process will be classified as professional. All others will be placed in amateur classes. 5. All entries must be mounted or framed without glass and suitable for hanging on a peg board. No saw tooth hangers, either wire or string. All framing/ mounting must be able to be hung in a fashion that will not fall apart. 6. All entries must be original and the work of the exhibitor but can be finished by a commercial finisher. 7. All exhibits must be taken or completed between previous year fair and current year. 8. All items need to be labeled properly. 9. Failure to comply with requirements could result in item(s) being rejected at check-in. 10. General Rules Apply (page 5) and Special rules (page 9). NOTE: Amateur and Professional categories: Color, Black/White, Digital Color, and Digital Black/White pictures will be in same class but will be judged separately. Entries must be designated Amateur or Professional. A for Amateur or P for Professional. CATEGORIES: 700 Portrait 701 Western 702 Still Life 703 Sunset 704 Human Interest 705 Sunrise 706 Landscape 707 Astronomy 708 Flowers 709 Automotive 710 Animal 711 Ranch Life 712 Marine 713 Wildlife 714 Building 715 Windmill 716 Bird 717 Barn 718 Fish 719 Waterfall 720 Insects 721 Rainbow 722 Plant Life 723 Sports 724 Rural America 725 City Life 726 Rodeo 727 Cowboy 728 Other

28 OTHER PHOTOGRAPHY: 735 Photo Book 736 Photo Scrapbook 737 Photo Cards 738 Metal/Tin Photography 739 Other 740 Computer Generated or Enhanced ************************************* 28

29 WOMEN S CLUB BOOTH DIVISION PREMIUMS: 1 ST - $10.00, 2 ND - $7.50, 3 RD & 4 th & 5 TH Ribbons GENERAL RULES: 1. All booth exhibits must be in place no later than 2:00 pm, Wednesday. Any Exhibit not in place is this department will be barred from competition. 2. Each club may enter a booth in one of the following classes: RULES: a. Educational b. Special Interest c. General Variety Craft 1. Use effective caption on title sign, short, catchy, appropriate and well placed. 2. Variety of items in exhibit. 3. Quality of items in exhibit. 4. Appropriately, conservatively and neatly decorated. 5. Educational Booth: The booth shall carry out one theme showing a special interest of the club members and should teach a lesson to those viewing the booth. 6. JUDGING SCORECARD: A. STOPPING POWER: 30 Points (Does the exhibit cause people to stop, is it unusual, does it have a short, catchy, appropriate, well placed title sign, does it feature one central idea, does it use life, action, color or light)? B. INTEREST HOLDING ABILITY:.. 30 Points (Makes people stop long enough to read and study material presented. Does subject have good public appeal, is it timely and valuable information, is material conveniently arranged and in logical sequence)? C. CONVINCING ABILITY: 30 Points (Does it tell a story quickly and clearly, will exhibit encourage decision or action, will it stimulate a desire to change a practice or find out more about a subject, will it motivate interest, will people talk about it and remember the exhibit, does it tell where to get further information)? E. APPEARANCE:. 10 Points (Is it well arranged, neat and simple, are good color combinations pleasing, is correct size lettering used with minimum words, good choice or words, are appropriate symbols and models, etc, used)? TOTAL POINTS 100 POINTS 29

30 ART DEPARTMENT (Open to Anyone) 1. All entries must be in the hands of the Screening Committee by 10:00 am Wednesday. 2. $5.00 entry per exhibitor. 3. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE framed or mounted or framed suitable for hanging on a peg board. No saw tooth hangers, either wire or string. All framing/ mounting must be able to be hung in a fashion that will not fall apart. 4. Committee will classify and place in proper class. 5. An exhibitor may submit two entries in each Category. 6. The entry must be completely original, not a copy, but may have been painted in class. 7. The entry must not be more than two years old, cannot have been exhibited at the Union County Fair prior to this year. 8. All entries including teenage must be framed with wire for hanging. No saw-teeth hangers will be accepted. (Children under 12 do not need to frame entry but it would make easier for display). 9. The Fair Association will handle all entries with care; but in no way will be liable to damage or stolen property. 10. General rules apply (page 5). 11. Entries cannot be removed before 3:00 pm Saturday. 12. Viewers will be able select their favorite exhibit for a People s Choice ribbon CATEGORIES: A Adult T Teenage 300 Oil and Acrylic 301 Watercolor 302 Pastel 303 Pen and Ink 304 Watercolor &Acrylic 305 Pencil 306 Colored Pencil 306a Child 8 and under painting and drawings 306b Child 9-12 paintings and drawings The above classes will be categorized into: A Portrait E Human Interest B Still Life and Flowers F Abstract C Landscape G Seascape D Animal and Bird H Buildings ************************************** 30

31 DIVISION III JUNIOR DIVISION INSIDE EXHIBITS Home Economics/Handicrafts: General Rules page H Home Economics page 34 Clothing Senior Clothing page 36 Quilting page 38 Fiber craft Embroidery Cross Stitch page Crochet Needlepoint Macramé Ceramics page 40 Creative Living page Fun with 4-H Foods Super Snacking Adventures with Foods Quick Meals Food, Friends, Fun New Mexico Round up New Mexico Flavor Uniquely New Mexico Baking page Dairy Foods page 45 Food Preservation page Leather Craft page Welding page 50 Braiding page Wood Science page Electric page Small Engines Entomology page 57 Rocketry page 58 Photography page 5 Housing and Interior page 60 Consumer Education page 60 Family Life Range Plants page 61 Plant & Soil Science Educational page 62 Sports Fishing Open Junior Home Ec page

32 4-H PROJECT EXHIBITS HOME ECONOMICS AND HANDICRAFTS Superintendent: Whitney Brock and Talisha Valdez Must be a 4-Her in good standing in Union County. 1. Exhibits to be checked in between 9:00 am and 10:00 am Wednesday. 2. General Rules apply. 3. ALL Exhibits MUST match 4-H requiremenst. Please make sure to meet the requirements of the project. 4. Entry fee $5.00 per person 5. Projects which require more than one article to be complete: If you do not have all the articles, each article will be judged on its own merit but will not be eligible to count for any awards or to continue on to another fair. Complete projects are required to be eligible to be judged after which each class is judged on it merit. 6. Exhibits are to be checked out at 4:00 pm Saturday Hers must be enrolled in the project or activity, exhibits must meet project requirements. 8. The judge is instructed not to award prizes unless the articles are deemed worthy or merit. 9. All exhibits must be current year 4-H work and done by the exhibitor. 10. Attention Baking Exhibitors you may pick up your surplus food between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Wednesday, all but a small portion which will be left for display in regard to loaf bread, nut bread, coffee-cakes, cakes. After 4:00 pm, Superintendent will dispose of unclaimed items. 11. All baking goods need to be brought to the fairgrounds in a zip lock type bag. 12. Posters no longer than 14 x 22 Boards no larger than 18 x In all Self-Determined projects exhibit plus record sheet must be exhibited. 14. Ribbons will be given for 1 st through 5 th places. 15. Articles listed with an asterisk (*) will not be eligible for the New Mexico State Fair (NMSF). 16. Do NOT Remove 1 st place items from Fair grounds unless these items do not qualify for state fair. First 1 st place items will be taken to NMSF. Note: All 4-H exhibits will be judged by age as a set forth by 4-H rules. Lot N - Novice Lot J - Junior Lot S - Senior ************************************** 32

33 SPECIAL AWARDS There will be cash awards given in this division instead of premiums. The awards will be based on a point system: 1 st 5 pts, 2 nd 4 pts, 3 rd 3 pts, 4 th 2 pts, 5 th 1 pts. The exhibitor with the highest number of points will win: 1 st - $ nd $ rd - $10.00 These awards will be given in two divisions: 4-H Home Economics and 4-H Handicrafts. Points from one division are clearly marked in the fair book 4-H Home Economics and 4-H Handicrafts. These awards will be based on a Maximum of 10 (ten) entries in each division. This will make the awards more on quality and not quantity. Exhibitors need to declare which entries will count toward points if they have more than 10 entries in any one division. These entries need to be entered on an additional entry blank to save confusion. ******************************************** 33

34 4-H HOME ECONOMICS CREATIVE FUN FOR 9 YEAR OLDS: *Union County Project Only* *25 Apron *26 a (3) No Bake Cookies b (3) Confetti Chews c (3) Chocolate Whirls d (3) Orange Tumbles e (3) Ribbon Bars *27 Mini Tack Board * Items are not eligible for the New Mexico State Fair. DUDED UP DENIM: Exhibit two of the following: 30 Pocket Purse 31 Pot Holder 32 Apron 33 Pocket Frame 34 Magnetic Board 35 Rag Quilt 36 Any other item from the project book. SEWING I: Clothing Skirt and 1 other required: 52 Sewing Tool Kit 53 Simple Gathered Skirt 54 Quick and Easy Tote Bag 55 Scrunchie *56 Other Beginning Items SEWING II: Clothing Two of the following: 63 Patchwork Pillow 64 Handy Dandy Apron 65 X-tra Special Shirt 66 X-citing pants or shorts CLOTHING MIX AND MATCH I: No zipper in garments. Required: Exhibit at least one completed outfit with either : one, two, or three piece outfit of woven fabric. Must use three of the following construction techniques gathers, buttons and button holes, 2- inseam pockets. 70 Pants/Shorts and Top 71 Skirt and Top 72 Vest & Skirt or Pants 73 Jumper and Top 74 Sam the Slinky Snake 34

35 MIX AND MATCH II: Required a two or three piece outfit. One completed outfit with one item that must have a lapped /centered zipper and at least two construction skills: buttons and buttonholes, gathers, sleeve (set-in, raglan, puffed or other), waistband, sleeve band and continuous placket, pleats, yoke. 76 Top and skirt 77 Top and pants/shorts 78 Jumper and top 79 Outfit with 3 pieces 80 Vest and pant/shirt SEW AND GO: Novice: Quick sack. Junior: Quick Sack or Handy Duffle Bag. Senior: Jumbo garment bag, Super duffle bag or both. 84 Quick sack 85 Handy Duffle bag 86 Jumbo garment bag 87 Super Duffle bag CREATIVE TOUCHES: Exhibit one of the following: 90 Embellished shirt-denim, sweatshirt, or T-shirt using techniques in project book 91 Embellished jacket 92 Embellished vest 93 Embellished pants 94 Accessories decorated tote bag, shoes, hat, socks SERGER BEGINNING: Exhibit tone of the following: 101 Tissue Holder Cover 102 Eye Glasses Case 103 Book Cover 104 T-shirt 105 Half Slip 106 T-shirt Dress 107 Running Shorts 108 Scarf 109 Placements mats and napkins (Set of 4) 110 Fringed skirt and shawl 111 Advanced Garment 112 Tote Bag 113 Self -Determined with record sheet 35

36 CASUAL WEAR: Exhibit at least one of the following: 112 Pants or slacks with blouse or shirt 113 Shorts and top ( 2 pcs) 114 Jumper and blouse (2 pcs) 115 Casual Dress 1 or 2 pc 116 Skirt and top (2 pcs) 117 Jumpsuit COORDINATES: Exhibit at least one of the following: 120 Skirt with blouse/vest or jacket (3 pieces) 122 Two piece dress and jacket (3 pieces) 123 Pants or Shorts with blouse and sweater (3 pcs) DRESS-UP ATTIRE: Exhibit at least one of the following: 125 Dress (non-formal) 126 Suit (at least 2 pieces) 127 Dress and jacket (2 pieces) SENIOR CLOTHING INTERMEDIATE LEVEL CREATIVE DESIGN: All garments must be original design or adaption of the exhibitor. 130 Shirt/Blouse 131 Pants/Shorts/Skirt 132 Dress 133 Two piece outfit: shirt and pants or skirt 134 Three piece outfit: jacket, shirt, and pants or skirt FORMAL WEAR: Construct an after-six, formal or prom outfit. 137 Prom dress or bridesmaid dress long 138 Prom dress or bridesmaid dress short 139 Wedding Dress 140 Tuxedo 141 Cutaway coat and slacks 36

37 Senior level: Exhibit one of the following FASHION MAGIC WARDROBE PLANNING: 145 Planning Notebook and Clothing ensemble 146 Wardrobe Planning Exhibit FASHION MAGIC CLOTHING COORDINATION: 148 Coordination Notebook *149 Coordinated Outfit *Items are not eligible for the New Mexico State Fair. FASHION CONSUMERISM AND CAREERS: 150 Fashion Consumerism and careers FASHION MAGIC SERIES (Pilot) 37

38 QUILTING: 129 Quick and Easy Throw 130 Large Rag Quilt 131 Rail Fence Throw Patch Throw 133 Rag Quilt Pillow 134 Rag Throw Patch Pillow 136 Rail Fence Quilt 137 Quick and Easy Pillowcase 138 Rail Fence Pillow Patch Quilt 140 Self-Determined with record sheet FIBERCRAFT 141a *Other *Items are not eligible for the New Mexico State Fair. EMBROIDERY On plain woven cloth using cotton embroidery floss or washable 4 ply yarn, exhibits the following articles using at least 5 basic stitches in each.(items taken to NMSF must have a record sheet attached). UNIT I: Must exhibit at least two articles. 150 Article for self: shirt, pants, purse, scarf, vest, etc. 151 Article for home : pillow top, placemat and napkin, pillowcase, picture, etc. UNIT II: Exhibit an article which shows at least one of the following: 152 Appropriate use of at least 10 basic stitches using at least two types of yarn. 153 Finishing techniques appropriate for the background fabrics used for the projects. 154 Article or original design (attach pattern). UNIT III: Exhibit one article in each of the following classes: 155 Article using Colcha or crewel for yourself. 156 Article using Crewel or colcha for your home. ************************************ 38

39 CROSS-STITCH UNIT I: Exhibit one of the following: 158 Article using pre-stamped design 159 Article using embroidery transfer design UNIT II: Exhibit one of the following: 160 Article on even weave from charted design 161 Article on gingham from charted design 162 Article on perforated paper from charted design UNIT III: Exhibit one of the following: 163 Article with design charted from a picture 164 Article with design from an original chart 165 Article done in Assisi UNIT I: Both required using a 4-ply yarn and crochet thread: 166 Article using single and double crochet stitches 167 Article using granny square design **************************************** CROCHET UNIT II: Both required: 168 Article of yarn using basic crochet stitches and one or more pattern stitches 169 Article of threat using basic stitches and one or more pattern stitches UNIT III: One item required: 170 An afghan, shawl, scarf, throw using one or a combination of afghan stitch, broomstick lace, hairpin lace. ****************************************** NEEDLEPOINT Articles from kits (book cover, eyeglass cover, small picture, pin cushion, belt, doorstop cover or other item.) If items go to NMSF a record form must be attached. UNIT I: Exhibit two articles from kits or other items: 173 Design article in half cross-stitch 174 Design article in half cross-stitch and continental stitch UNIT II: Exhibit two articles: 175 Sample with 12 stitch variations: picture, pillow top, book cover or other item 176 Knife-edge pillow or picture with at least 6 stitch variations 39

40 UNIT III: Exhibit at least one of the following: 177 Article in Bargello, Florentine, Hungarian, Parisian, brick or upright Gobelin stitch 178 Article using at least 5 slanted and 2 straight stitch variations MACRAME If articles are taken on to NMSF record sheet must be attached. UNIT I: 180 Two small articles illustrated square and half hitch knots and their variations. UNIT II: 181 Two articles using different knots or knot variations. Use a different yarn for each article. UNIT III: 182 Article of original design with chart *************************************** CERAMICS UNIT I, II or III: Exhibit at least one article in the unit you are in: 185 One glazed item 186 One under-glazed item a ceramic color was used under a glaze 187 One over-glazed item decorative finish was fired on a glazed surface 188 One unfired finish item stains, dry brush, gold leaf, air brush, etc. 189 One hand molded clay item 189a One green-ware adaptation item 190 Self-Determined Advanced Ceramics with record sheet form 40

41 *Items are not eligible for the New Mexico State Fair. **CREATIVE LIVING: Exhibit at least two of the following: *190 Stenciled item *191 Framed Fabric *192 Covered Can *193 Mini tack board *194 Mounted Poster FUN WITH 4-H FOODS: *198 3 no bake peanut butter cookies *199 Small individual fruit cobbler *200 Granola (1/2 pint jar) *201 Whole wheat biscuits (3) *202 Pretzels (3) SUPER SNACKING: 205 Completed super snack record form 206 Super snacking exhibit 207 Self-Determined with record sheet ADVENTURES WITH FOODS: Exhibit at least two of the following: 216 Trail Mix in ½ pint jar 217 Butterscotch fingers (3) 218 Peanut Butter Cookies (3) 219 Completed project book 220 Oatmeal cookies (3) QUICK MEALS: Exhibit at least two of the following: 221 Spice Granola Cereal ½ pint jar 222 Oatmeal applesauce cookies (3) 223 Breakfast bars (3) 224 Menu for a day (mounted) 2240 Completed project workbook HOME ENVIRONMENT FOOD, FRIENDS, FUN: Exhibit at least two of the followings: 225 Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins (3) 226 Gift from Kitchen 227 Plan a Party Guide (mounted on Firm paper) 2270 Completed project workbook 41

42 NEW MEXICO ROUND-UP: Exhibit at least three of the following: 228 Rope Article 229 Mug Rugs set of Trail Mix (1/2 pint jar) 231 Beef Jerky 4 strips loaf braided bread 246 plate of 3 homegrown squash NEW MEXICO FLAVOR: Exhibit at lest two of the following: Green Chilies 233 Chili Ristra 234 Recipe box Home-made flour tortillas 237 New Mexico style craft article UNIQUELY NEW MEXICO: Exhibit at least three of the following: 238 Cornhusk doll 238A Cornhusk Necklace Biscochitos Homemade corn tortillas 242 Piñata Ears of Corn 245 Plate of 3 NM wedding Cookies 42

43 BAKING UNIT I: Exhibit at least two of the following: 250 Sugar Cookies (round, plain, un-iced) Plain muffins *252 3 Chocolate Drop cookies *253 3 Peanut Butter cookies *254 3 Oatmeal cookies Biscuits Chocolate Chip cookies *Items are not eligible for the New Mexico State Fair UNIT II: Exhibit at least two of the following: 257 Three (3) Brown Sugar nut Cookies 258 Banana Nut Bread loaf 259 Quick Coffee Cake (two 3 x3 squares) 260 Cornbread (two 3 x3 squares) Plain Brownies (two 3 x3 squares) Jam Thumbprint cookies *263 Zucchini Bread loaf *264 3 Peanut Butter Blossoms *265 3 Butterscotch Bars *266 Gingerbread *Items are not eligible for the New Mexico State Fair UNIT III Breads: Exhibit at least two of the following: Cinnamon Rolls un-iced whole wheat refrigerator rolls crescent rolls Angel Biscuits x5 loaf white yeast bread loaf or 3 rolls of any other specialty bread PIES AND PASTRIES: Exhibit at least two of the following: 280 One 8 or 9 double crust peach or apricot 281 Two fruit filled turnovers empanadas 282 One 8 or 9 double crust berry pie *283 8 Pie Crust 43

44 CAKES: Must choose at least one: 284 a. White or Yellow Layer Cake with plain butter cream frosting b. Chocolate Layer Cake with Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting c. Sponge Cake Unfrosted d. Angel Food Cake Unfrosted e. Pound Cake Unfrosted f. German Chocolate Cake g. Jelly Roll h. any other specialty cake or every day cake i. 1 yellow layer cake unfrosted j. Apple Bundt Cake unfrosted CAKE DECORATING: All entries must be real cakes (no forms or foam) and will be cut and tasted for judging. Exhibit one of the following: Unit 1- One decorated single layer cake 701- Unit II One decorated single layer cake using writing, leaf and star tips Unit III One decorated two layered cake using the writing, leaf and star tips in decorating, a side border and demonstrate figure piping. 703 Self-determined with completed record sheet ******************************************* DAIRY FOODS UNIT I MILK: Exhibit one of the following: 285 Buttermilk Cornbread (1) 3 piece 286 Oatmeal cookies (3) 2860 Complete project book UNIT II ICE CREAM: Exhibit one of the following: 287 Granola cookies (3) 2870 Completed project book UNIT III CHEESE: Exhibit one of the following: 288 Cheese Sticks 2880 Completed project book ******************************************* 44

45 FOOD PRESERVATION 1. Label jars on the side with name of product and the year of the project work. 2. Put this label one inch from the bottom of the jar. 3. Jars should be standard canning jars. Clean lids with no rust. FOODS FOR THE FUTURE UNIT I: FREEZING 288 Home Freezer inventory Record 289 Menu Plan for 3 meals using frozen food in your freezer inventory DRYING: Exhibit at least one of the four posters: 290a. Poster to which 2 samples of different dried fruits are attached. Each sample should be in a small zip lock plastic bag and should contain about ¼ cup dried fruit. Label each fruit sample with drying method used and date. 290b. Poster to which 2 samples of either different fruit or dried vegetables are attached. Each sample should be in a small zip lock plastic bag and should contain a strip of square of fruit leather and 4 x 4. Label each fruit with drying method used. 290c. Poster to which 2 samples of different dried vegetables are attached. Each sample should be in a zip lock bag and should contain at least ¼ cup of vegetables. Label drying method. 290d. Poster to which 2 samples of different dried herbs attached. Each sample should be in a ziplock bag and should contain at least ¼ cup of dried herbs (only leaves, no stems, whole, chopped or crumbled). FOOD FOR THE FUTURE UNIT II: WATER BATH CANNING VEGETABLES: Exhibit at least three of the following: 292 Tomatoes a. Tomatoes, in juice b. Tomato Salsa 293 Fruit: a. Peaches b. Cherries c. Pears d. Nectarines d. Apricots e. Berries e. Any variety jelly f. Any variety jam g. No sugar jelly or jam 294 Pickles a. Bread & Butter b. Fresh pack dill pickles c. Relish FOODS FOR THE FUTURE III: PRESSURE COOKING: 45

46 Exhibit at least three of the following in standard canning jars: 310 Green Beans 311 Beets 312 Corn, Whole Kernel 313 Green Peas 314 Carrots 314A Chile Peppers 314B Spaghetti Sauce without meat SELF-DETERMINED FOOD PRESERVATION: 230 Exhibit plus record sheet *********************************** 46

47 4-H HANDICRAFTS General Rules under 4-H Home Economics and Handicrafts Apply. UNIT I: Leathercraft I ****************************************** LEATHERCRAFT Label your display with the correct *Items are not eligible for the New Mexico State Fair NO Carving and NO use of swivel knife. Use coasters to show progression. The coasters should be show skills that are building from the previous coaster and must use the same pattern to show the progress. 330 Practice Board: on a 12 x18 x1/8 or ¼ piece of pegboard, attach items that illustrate the skills learned and show a progression. Label each item/scrap with the date it was done and the skill it shows. Top Row: Attach early pieces that show stamping, finishing, lacing (one or two of each as space allows. Include a whipstitch and a running stitch. Second Row: Attach a practice piece completed later that shows how you have improved your skills. 331 Must complete three articles of the article below, two of which include lacing. a. Coaster b. Coin Purse c. Knife Sheath d. comb case e. bag tag f. key case g. bookmark h. Other stamped item UNIT II: Leathercraft II 339. Exhibit board with samples and two complete articles which include lacing at least one of which is double loop lacing. A. Exhibit Board to which the following is attached, each of the following steps shown on a separate leather sample: 1. Carving use of swivel knife. 2. Use of seeder, pear shader, camouflage, and veiner. 3. Use of beveler and backgrounder. 4. Completely tooled sample with decorative cuts. 5. Finish samples using clear finish only. B. Snap Fastener. 47

48 C. Two completed articles which include lacing (at least one with double loop lacing). The following may be exhibited separately but will not qualify for NMSF. 340 Roper wallet/check book cover 341 Money clipper wallet 342 Belt 343 Purse 344 Wristband 345 Knife pouch 346 Bookmark 347 Any Other UNIT III and advanced: Leathercraft III One completed article or set which includes at least three of the major skills listed: Inverted carving, color application, lining, buck stitching or hand stitching. Choose from the following articles: 351 Pictorial Carving article 352 Article using geometric stamping 353 Leather Garment 354 Leather Home Furnishing 355 Original Design in leather 356 Leather saddle Self Determined 357 Advanced Leathercraft exhibit including SD record form. ***************************************** 48

49 WELDING UNIT I: No grinding or cleanup of cutting done in Unit I. Exhibit at least two of the following: 530 Exhibit name plate no larger than 12 x 24 x 3/ Silhouettes (set of 4 animals) ¼ or 3/16 thick H Clover no larger than 12 across by ¼ or 3/16 thick Do not grind or clean up the cutting on these projects. (wire brush only). UNIT II: Exhibit at least one of the following: 533 Skill Plate 534 Adjustable saw horse SELF-DETERMINED WELDING: 535 Advanced Welding Exhibit plus record sheet *********************************** 49

50 BRAIDING: UNIT I: Exhibit board, should be 14 x 20 x 1/8 or ¼, with samples at least 6 long and three completed articles which may be attached only board qualifies for NMSF. 380 Exhibit board with attached samples strand wall knot 2. 4 strand wall knot 3. 3 plait braid with burned end 4. 4 plait flat with burned end 5. 4 plait flat braid with a 3 plait split out and back in 6. 4 plait round braid with wall knot tied at both ends 7. 3 completed articles these 3 articles can be tagged individual for judging. Three of the following articles must be completed, and if the board wins, will continue to NMSF. Individual articles do not qualify for the NMSF. 381 Completed Article options: a. 3 plait key chain b. 4 plait head band c. 4 plait book marker d. 3 plait split reins e. 4 plait dog leash f. 4 plait dog collar g. 4 plait jump rope h. 4 plait round hat band i. 4 plait bracelet j. 4 plait sheep and goat halter UNIT II: 390 Exhibit board same size as Unit I with the following samples plait flat braid plait flat braid plait split braid plait braid plait split plaid sisal with fluffed ends plait braid 8. 8 plaid sample of your own design plaid sample of own design plaid loop end Completed Articles DO NOT attach. 50

51 The following articles may be entered in addition to the above, this is strictly optional. The following exhibits are not eligible for the NMSF. 391 Completed Article options: a. Lead Shank 4 plait switch b. 6 plait dog collar c. 4 Plait switch dog leash d. 3 plait spiral trivet e. 3 plait napkin ring f. 8 plait wall hanging g. 4 plait flat and round tie down headstall h. 8 plait belt i. 4 plait roping rein j. 8 plait tied down strap k. 8 plait headstall split UNIT III: Advanced Belt Braiding Suggested types of belts: 4 plait, 6 plait, 8 plait, 10 plait, 12 plait, 14 plait, 4 plait round and flat combination, 6 plait round and flat combinations, 8 plait round and flat combination. Belts may include buck or whip stitches and/or conchos. Use your imagination. 404 Belt braided flat or any plait. 405 Belt braided with a combination of any plait or plaits. 51

52 WOOD SCIENCE: Articles for Unit I, II, III for self, home and workshop, must be chosen from list. *Items are not eligible for the New Mexico State Fair UNIT I- Measuring Up: Must exhibit at least two of the following: 410 Flower Box 411 Napkin or Letter Holder 412 Picture frame 413 Unit I project book *414 Wire Wigley *415 Nail point design *416 Sand paper block *417 horse show tie rack *418 nest shelf for robins 419 Stilts *420 Coping saw puzzle UNIT II- Making the Cut: Must exhibit at least two of the following: 423 Napkin or letter holder 424 Bird house 425 Foot Stool 426 Unit II project book *427 Shifting pyramid game *429 4-H Key holder *430 4-H Book ends *431 Cutting board *432 Book rack *433 Tool box UNIT III- Nailing it Together: Must exhibit at least two of the following: 434 Bookcase 435 Learning Tree Jigsaw Puzzle 436 Box of many uses 437 Unit III project book *438 Get Along little Doggie *439 Medicine cabinet barn *440 shoe shine box *441 Saw horse *442 Perky door knocker *443 Garage creeper *444 Box hockey *445 Sandbox *Items are not eligible for the New Mexico State Fair 52

53 UNIT IV- Finishing it Up: Must exhibit at least one of the following: 446 Step Stool/Chair 447 Name plate with inlay and overlay 448 Table top Hockey Game 449 Unit IV project book ****************************************** 53

54 ELECTRIC *Items are not eligible for the New Mexico State Fair UNIT I: Must exhibit at least two of the following: 451 Simple switch 452 Completed Magic of Electricity project book 453 Electromagnet 454 Flashlight UNIT II: Must exhibit at least two of the following: 456 Complete Simple Circuit demonstrating DC and AC current *457 Simple electric meter 458 Parallel Circuit Board proper symbols 459 Series Circuit board proper symbols *460 Galvanoscope 461 Battery Alarm *462 Telegraph Station 463 Complete Investigating Electricity project book UNIT III: Must exhibit at least one of the following: *464 Extension cord 465 Poster showing circuits and swatches of the floor plan of your home including receptacles & fixtures label with proper symbols 461 Exhibit of various electrical wires labeled with gauge, type and usage *462 Display of splices 463 Poster demonstrating 3 major types of light bulb *464 Trouble light *466 Test lamp 467 Completed Wired for Power Project Book UNIT IV: Must exhibit at least one of the following: *469 Meter reading poster *470 Solar hot dog cooker *471 Lamp 472 Circuit using diodes, Label all parts with proper symbols *473 Appliance survey *474 Service Chart 475 Circuit that intermittently flashes the LED 476 A 6 to 8 Watt Amplifier SELF-DETERMINED ELECTRIC: 482 Self-determined project and record sheet 54

55 Small Engine I & II Unit I 800 a. Crank it up exhibit b. Crank it up Complete project workbook Unit II 801 a. Warm it up exhibit b. Warm it up completed project workbook Unit III 802 a. Tune it up exhibit b. Tune it up completed project workbook 55

56 ENTOMOLOGY UNIT I: 483 Entomology I exhibit (not an insect collection) UNIT II: 484 Exhibit Insect Collection (20 specimens from at least 5 Different orders). UNIT III: 485 Exhibit Insect Collection (30 specimens from at least 10 Different orders). UNIT IV: 486 Exhibit Insect Collection (30 specimens from at least 10 Different orders). UNIT V: 487 Exhibit Insect Collection (30 specimens from at least 10 Different orders). SELF-DETERMINED ENTOMOLOGY: 488 Determined rocket project and record sheet ******************************************** 56

57 ROCKETRY UNIT I: Exhibit at least one of the following: 490 Skill Level I Model rocket. 491 Skill II level rocket UNIT II: Exhibit at least one of the following: 493 Model rocket Multi Stages 494 Rocketry Exhibitor SELF-DETERMINED ROCKETRY: 497 Determined rocket project and record sheet ******************************************** 57

58 58 PHOTOGRAPHY: Single photography (3 ½ x 5, 4 x 6, or 5 x 7 ) should be mounted on an 8 x 10 mat or hard backing without frames or glass, captioned. Sets of photographs same size prints should be mounted on an 11 x 14 mat without frames or glass, captioned. UNIT I FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY: Exhibit three of the following: 500 Set of two portraits 500 a Set of 2 Shadow Photos (1 with casting shadow/1 with shadow only) 501 Trick Photo 502 Same subject taken front, back, side and top lighting (4 photos) 503 Set of Birds eye view and Bugs eye view photos (2 photos) 504 Black and White photo 505 Flash photo UNIT II CONTROLLING THE IMAGE: Exhibit three of the following: 506 Photo showing good composition 507 Action Photo 508 Photo set taken at night 509 Silhouette Photo 510 Set of 5 photos that build a photo DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: Exhibit three of the following: 600 Display of your five (5) favorite photos with captions 601 Display of three (3) news events 602 Color photo converted to black and white-must include original photo 603 Black and white photo with some color added-must include original photo 604 Photo documenting a 4-H event with caption 605 Photo with added vignette and background must include original photo SELF-DETERMINED ADVANCED: Exhibit including Self-Determined Record Sheet SCRAPBOOKING: Exhibit two of the following: 710 One scrapbook page is a 8.5 x 11 or 12 x 12 format 711 Two scrapbook pages in a 8.5 x 11 or 12 x 12 format that go together in a set (a two page spread) 712 One completed theme album of any size 713 One completed gift album of any size 714 One covered photo album 715 Self-determined Advanced Scrapbooking exhibit including Self-determined Record Sheet ******************************************

59 CONSUMER EDUCATION & HOME MANAGEMENT: UNIT I - HOUSING AND INTERIOR DESIGN: Exhibit 2_ of the following: 720 Stenciled Item 721 Framed fabric 722 Simple covered can 723 Advanced covered can 724 Mini-tack board 725 Mounted Poster 726 Covered Box 727 Covered brick doorstep/bookends 728 Article for living room 729 Article for kitchen 730 Article for bedroom 731 Article for bathroom 732 Article for Specialty Room 734 Self-Determined advanced housing/interior design exhibit including Self-Determined Record Form CONSUMER EDUCATION: 735 Consumer Savvy Level I Exhibit 736 Consumer Savvy Level II Exhibit 737 Consumer Savvy Level III Exhibit 738 Self-Determined with Record Sheet FAMILY LIFE: Understanding Preschool children 740 Poster showing safe and unsafe toys for young children 741 Poster showing what member learned about young children. Generation Celebration 742 Photo poster of an experience with an older friend. 743 Story told by an older person that is recorded or written with illustrations 744 Completed project workbook Babysitting Basics 745 Babysitting Resume 746 Babysitting Advertising Flyer 747 Babysitting Exhibit 59

60 60 1. General and special rules apply. 2. Exhibits must be raised as 4-H or FFA projects. 330 Corn 5 inch bundle at center 331 Grain Sorghum 5 inch bundle at center 332 Grain Sorghum 10 center heads 333 Broomcorn 12 heads JUNIOR FIELD CORPS AND GARDEN DEPARTMENT ******************************************* GARDEN DIVISION 1. General and special rules apply. 2. Collection of five different products grown as exhibitor s current year project. (Exhibitor should furnish plates or trays for display). 3. Exhibit of smaller vegetables (such as tomatoes, cucumbers, etc.) shall include 3-5 of each on a plate. Consult open class. 334 Vegetable Basket 335 Exhibit about either Flower or Produce 336 Flower Arrangement 337 Gardening Exhibit 338 Self-Determined Advanced Flowering or Vegetable with project book ****************************************** RANGE PLANTS 520 Choose one of the following to exhibit: a. Plant exhibit collection of 10 plants with 3x5 labels in a NOTEBOOK b. Poster about Range Plant Management c. Self-determined advanced range plant management exhibit with project book. *************************************** PLANT & SOIL SCIENCE Exhibit one of the following: 523 Display board utilizing soils 524 Poster about plant, label different parts and functions of each part 525 Terrarium 526 Poster about soils 527 Poster about plant parts and functions 528 Self-determined Advanced Plant and Soil exhibit including record book LANDSCAPE GARDENING: 529 Landscape Gardening Exhibit 529a Self determined Landscape Gardening exhibit including record book. ********************************************

61 EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS: Poster 16 x 20 or an exhibit showing something learned in the project. (See 4-H Green Sheets for requirements to enter) 540 Veterinary Science 541 Rifle/Shotgun/Pistol 542 Archery 543 Citizenship 544 Wildlife 545 Leadership 546 Computer 547 Forestry 548 Public Speaking 549 Clowning 550 Landscaping 551 Welcome to 4-H 552 Small Pets 553 Rodeo 554 Dog Care and Training 555 Other ******************************************** SPORTS FISHING (optional) 560 Poster showing common sports fishing species found in Union County and the water where they can be found 561 Exhibit on fishing safety 562 Exhibit using rope to demonstrate tying the common knots used on fishing 563 One artificial fly or lure crafted by the member with a poster describing which fish and the conditions the fly is designed for and how to use the tackle properly 61

62 OPEN JUNIOR HOME ECONOMICS 1. Exhibitor must be 18 years of age or younger 2. Canned exhibits must have been canned since previous fair 3. Must use standard canning jar 4. Rules for General Junior Home Economics Department (4-H) apply 5. Classes will be divided into Junior 12 and under, Senior 13 and over 6. 4-H Home Economics or 4-H Handicraft awards 7. No premiums will be given only ribbons CLOTHING: 600 Blouse 601 Skirt 602 Shorts or pant 603 Sweat suit 604 Garment made from a kit 605 Jumper 606 Accessories 607 Coordinated outfit 608 Dress ***************************************** NEEDLE ART: 609 Needlepoint 610 Embroidery 611 Cross Stitch 612 Decorated Garment 613 Plastic Canvas 614 Any other article 615 Quilt ****************************************** BAKED FOODS BREADS: 620 Biscuits 621 Nut bread 622 Yeast Bread, loaf 623 Sweet Yeast Rolls (3) 624 Muffins 625 Brownies 626 Plain Yeast Rolls(3) 627 Yeast coffee cake BAKED FOODS OTHER: 628 Candy, any type 629 Drop cookies (3) 630 Decorated cake (may be decorated on a real cake or decorated on a cake pan, box, etc.) 631 Rolled cookies (3) 632 No-bake cookies (4) ******************************************* 62

63 CANNED PRODUCTS VEGETABLES: 640 Beets 641 Carrots 642 Black-eyed peas 643 Snap beans 644 Tomatoes 645 All other vegetables CANNED PRODUCTS FRUITS: 646 Apricots 647 Peaches 648 Berries 649 Pears 650 All other fruit CANNED PRODUCTS PICKLES: 651 Bread and Butter 652 Dill 653 Relish 654 All other pickles CANNED PRODUCTS JELLIES, JAMS, PRESERVES: 655 Jelly 656 Conserves 657 Preserves 658 Butters 659 Jam OTHER FOOD PRESERVATION: 660 Dehydrated foods 661 Frozen foods ************************************ HANDICRAFTS: 662 Leather craft 663 Macramé 664 Wall hangings 665 Latch hook rug 666 Latch hook picture 667 Woodcraft 668 Holiday 669 Weaving 670 Rag rug 671 Braiding 672 Rocketry ****************************************** 63

64 DIVISION IV LIVESTOCK General Rules page 5 Special Rules page 65 Showmanship page 66 Junior Livestock Sale Rules page 67 Union County Bred Division page 68 Beef Cattle Division page 69 Sheep Division page 71 Goat Division page 72 Swine Division page 73 Horse Division page 74 Rabbit Division page 76 Poultry Division page 78 Duck Division page 80 64

65 JUNIOR LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT General Superintendent: Justin Bennett Entries Close: August 1 SPECIAL RULES: 1. All contestants must be 4-H or FFA members in Union County for the current year. 2. All members exhibiting livestock should accompany their exhibit, care for it and show it. If the club member who owns the animal cannot be present, another club member may care for and show the animal. 3. All exhibitors who make the Junior Livestock Sale must bring their Thank You notes for their buyer(s) to the Union County Extension Office before their sale check will be mailed on or before October All livestock must be in place by 8:00 am Wednesday. Poultry/Rabbits in place by 10:00 am Wednesday. 5. All market animals will be weighed before classification. A quality check sift will be held at the scales, any animal not making sift will not be judged. A Junior Livestock Auction Sale will be held at 7:00 pm Saturday for those wishing to sell their livestock. 6. No breeding stock will be sold through the auction ring. 7. Exhibitor may show as may animals in one class as he/she wants. 8. An entry fee of $15.00 per head on cattle, horses and swine; $10.00 per head on goats and sheep will be charged; $3.00 a piece or $5.00 per pen for poultry and rabbits. Entry blanks will be furnished to exhibitors and entries on all livestock will be closed August 1. The entry fees must accompany entries. Mail to forms to UCFA, PO BOX 29, Clayton, NM Breeding stock and those not making the sale may be removed at 3:00 pm Saturday. 10. The following are termed Unethical Practices: Use of any product or substance administered internally or used externally to alter the appearance of an animal for exhibition. This includes the use of graphite, powders, dyes, hemp, false tail heads, glued on hair or hair-like substances or other similar substances externally. Any exhibitor found guilty of any of the above listed unethical practices, or any other practices deemed unethical by the management will forfeit all premium monies and sale money, if any, over packer s bid and the owner of the animal will be barred from future participation until such time as reinstatement is made by the management. 11. All market animals must meet weight requirements to be eligible to show. 12. Upon weighing in livestock animals, the weigh master decision is final in all weights of livestock. 13. Superintendents may have animals removed from the fairgrounds if deemed necessary for health and safety of animals and exhibitors by superintendent and Fair board majority. 14. Sheep, Goats, and Swine will be classified. 15. Fitting: The exhibitor s parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters or any New Mexico 4-H leader, County Agent or Agricultural Education Teacher may offer instruction and assistance to the exhibitor in preparing the animal for show. If instruction and assistance is required and performed, the exhibitor must be involved. The exhibitor s involvement is the responsibility of the parents and instructors. 16. All horse exhibitors (4-H or FFA Members) must have horse certificates turned into Extension office by April 15 of the current year. THIS WILL BE ENFORCED. 17. Horses must be owned or managed by the exhibitor at least 75% of the time in order to be eligible to show. THIS WILL BE ENFORCED. 18. NO EXHIBITOR may approach a buyer in order to buy back their animal during or after the Union County Livestock Sale. 19. ALL animals must be declared on whether they are going home, to the packer, or through the Junior Livestock Sale by end of pool meeting Friday after steer show. 20. Exhibitors will need to declare if their animal is Union County born and raised or purchased outside the county on entry forms. 21. Participants are encouraged to write thank you notes to donors of the awards received during the Union County Fair. 22. If any exhibitor or their friends or family interferes or shows disrespect with the judges or the fairboard or superintendents or any volunteer workers of the fair; the fair board reserves the right to take steps to deal with the inappropriate behaviors. 65

66 SHOWMANSHIP SHEEP, GOATS, SWINE, STEERS, HORSES & RABBITS Following the Championship Drive in sheep, goats, swine, and steers, a showmanship contest will be held. Those exhibitors who choose may enter the showmanship contest. The judge will then judge the showmanship class. The showmanship classes will be divided as follows: Senior, Junior, Mini and Booster. TO PARTICIPATE in the showmanship classes Exhibitors must declare on fair entry form. Anyone attempting to show in showmanship classes that have not signed up will be turned away. Age as of January 1 st of the Current Show Year THIS IS only for Livestock shows for the County Fair Does not override the age classification requirements for 4-H tin barn projects Booster showmanship: youth must be 5-8 years old Mini (Novice) showmanship: youth must be 9-11 years old Junior showmanship: youth must be years old Senior showmanship: years old A youth will be allowed to show only in their age group with the exception of Mini Showmanship which can be won only once, therefore, if a Mini has won their age group, they must move to the Junior age group. Junior and Senior Showmanship may be won more than once. Booster Showmanship, age 5-8 yrs old, can show sheep, goats, swine, horses, and rabbits no steers. 66

67 JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SALE RULES Sale Manager: 5 States Livestock Auction / Kenny Dellinger: Sale: Saturday, 7:00 pm 1. The Junior Livestock Sale will be held in the Sale Ring at the Fairgrounds. 2. Animals eligible to sell are market calves, market lambs, meat goat, market swine, grand/ reserve rabbit market pens, and grand/reserve chicken meat pens. Animals consisting of up to 32 market calves, 50% of entries up to 32 and not less than 25 head will be sold in the market lamb and swine division. In the Goat division, 50% of entries will be sold up to 32 head. Champion & Reserve market rabbit, Champion & Reserve market chickens will be sold in proper order as placed by the judges provided the classes are filled. 3. Market beef, swine and lamb classes will be divided on a percentage basis provided that all classes are filled. 4. Steers will be classified by weight method. Minimum weight 1100 pounds with no sale animals being listed as above 1300 pounds. Exhibitor can only be paid up to 1300 pounds. 5. Market swine must weigh between 200 and 280 pounds. Market lambs must weigh between 90 and 165 pounds. Market goats must weigh between 50 and 130 pounds. 6. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion have the privilege of choice of sale position provided they notify the Superintendent within one hour after the champion of their division is designated except rabbits and chickens. 7. An exhibitor may exhibit as many animals as he/she wishes, but may sell through the sale one of the following combinations: 1 Steer 2 - Lambs 1 Steer, 1 Swine 2 - Goats 1 Steer, 1 Lamb or 1 goat 2 - Swine 1 Swine, 1 Lamb or 1 goat Chickens, goats and rabbits will equal lambs and swine in combination. 8. Best of Show rabbit will sell in livestock sell provided there are a minimum of 5 exhibitors showing and a minimum of 10 animals entered. This animal will be terminal and will not be returned to exhibitor. 9. Thank you letter from each exhibitor to each buyer must be sent to the Union County Extension Office before sale checks will be mailed to that exhibitor. These are due no later than October A 3% commission will be withheld from the gross premium price of each animal selling through the Union County Fair Sale. An additional $10.00 will be held out of check to pay for the buyer s cup. No more than two animals will be sold by any one exhibitor. 11. Sale order will be made up by Superintendents of the various divisions. 12. All animals will be weighed for classifications. Animals will be sold by the head, not by weight. 13. Exhibitors must have their animals ready to go through the ring when called for, in show shape. No bows, glitter, paint, signs etc., otherwise they will lose their position in the sale order and drop to the bottom of the list. 14. Exhibitors are responsible for the care of their animals until received by the purchaser. Sold animals will be released after sale on Saturday. Failure of the exhibitor to comply with these rules will necessitate withholding a portion of the sale price to apply toward expenses incurred. Rabbits and chickens will be sold on a pen basis. 15. Exhibitors will be responsible for ordering pictures from photographer for their personal use. 16. Packer bids will be posted by 6 PM Friday. 17. Exhibitors will be given a sheet at check-in with all animals in each species. This sheet will have a space for exhibitor to write instructions for animals (i.e. sale, packer, home). This must be turned in to Superintendents by end of pool meeting on Friday Night, failure to turn in will determine animal to go home. A donation to help pay for the buyer photographs of animals sold at the Junior Livestock Sale is from: 67

68 UNION COUNTY BRED DIVISION 1. Open to Market livestock animals (Swine, Steer, Lamb, and Goat) must be Union County bred, born, and raised. 2. Animals must show in Market Class. 3. The exhibitor may show only one animal per species, beef, swine, lamb, and goat, entered in the Union County Fair. 4. Members (4-H and FFA) must designate their animal of choice for class on Entry Forms due by July 31. Must list breeder and Tag number of animal. 5. Members (4-H and FFA) can only show the designated animal listed on the Entry form. 6. The Union County Bred class will follow the showmanship classes. 7. The judge will choose the top animal in class only. No other placings will be awarded. 8. Union County Bred winners will receive a buckle. Union County Market Bred Goat Grand Champion Justin Phipps Union County Market Bred Steer Grand Champion Mia Encinias 68

69 BEEF CATTLE DIVISION Superintendent: Joel Gilbert Asst: Jarrod Webster 1. ALL General (pg 5) and Special (pg 65) rules apply as well as Division Rules. 2. Each contestant is entitled to enter only calves carried as current 4-H or FFA projects and must have been owned by exhibitor 150 days prior to September 1 st (April 4th). 3. Minimum weight 1100 pounds, with no top weight limit in order to show in the Junior Livestock Market Show. 4. Minimum weight of 1000 lbs to 1099 lbs to participate in Exhibition show and animal will not be allowed to participate in Junior Market Show. No sale slot for exhibition show animals. 5. Market calves shown in competition must have been dropped on or after January 1 st of the previous year. 6. All animals in this division must compete on their merits without classification or breed. 7. Steers will be divided into classes at superintendent s discretion. 8. A quality sift will be held at the scales. All sifted animals must be removed form the Fair Grounds by 6:00 pm Wednesday. This will be enforced! ** Market Steers and Breeding Cattle will be BLOW AND SHOW ONLY.*** ******************************************* MARKET STEERS Minimum weight limit to sell 1100 pounds Junior Market Show Steers will be divided into classes on a weight, at superintendent s discretion. Grand Champion Market Steer.Banner/Buckle Reserve Champion Mkt Steer..Ribbon/Plaque/Jacket ******************************************** BREEDING BEEF HEIFERS 1. Junior Heifer calves born after January 1 of current year. 2. Senior Heifer calves born October 1 to December 31 of previous year. 3. Summer Yearling calves born July 1 to September 30 of previous year. 4. Junior Yearling Heifers, April 1 June 30 of previous year. 5. Senior Yearling Heifers, January 1 March 31 of previous year. AWARDS Grand Champion Heifer. Reserve Champion Heifer.. Banner/Buckle Jacket/Ribbon/Plaque 69

70 Grand Champion Steer Paiton Owensby Grand Champion Heifer Mia Encinias 70

71 SHEEP DIVISION Superintendent: Ginger Doherty Assistant Superintendent: Justin Drumm MUST BE SHOW READY WHEN CHECKED IN! 1. ALL General (pg 5) and Special (pg 65) rules apply as well as Division Rules. 2. Market lambs must have been owned and cared for by the exhibitor 60 days prior to date shown. (June 11 of the current year) 3. The exhibitor may show as many animals as he/she desires in one class. 4. Halters and other aids will not be used for showing animals, except breeding. 5. Lambs minimum weight 90 pounds. Top weight of 165 lbs. to participate in the Junior Livestock Market Show. 6. Lambs weight of 80 lbs to 89 lbs and animals over 166 lbs can participate in Exhibition show. No sale slot for exhibition show animals. 7. A quality shift will be held at the scales. All shifted animals must be removed from the fairgrounds by 6:00 pm Wednesday. Classifier opinion will be final. This will be enforced! 8. All lambs will be weighed without halters or blankets. 9. All market lambs will be slick shorn with a uniform fleece not longer than ¼, not flat backed. 10. Lambs will be classified at weigh in. Classifier opinion will be final. This will be enforced! 11. All lambs will be toothed, must have milk teeth. MARKET LAMBS Minimum Weight Limit 90 lbs to 165 lbs Note: Lambs will be divided into classes on distinct weight break, at superintendent s discretion. A class must have enough entries to warrant a sale position; if not enough entries, the class will be combined with a compatible breed. White Faced Lambs Black Face Lambs Cross Lambs Includes Corriedale, Columbia, Ramboiullet or cross between Any of the above. Includes Hampshire and Hampshire dominance, Suffolk and Suffolk dominance. All Crosses AWARDS Grand Champion Market Lamb, Breed..Ribbon Reserve Champion Market Lamb, Breed.Ribbon Grand Champ Market Lamb, Overall...Banner/Buckle Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb, Overall.Ribbon/Jacket/Plaque 71 Grand Champion Lamb Felysse Montano

72 JUNIOR MEAT GOAT Superintendent: Ginger Doherty Asst. Superintendent: Justin Drumm MUST BE SHOW READY WHEN CHECKED IN 1. ALL General (pg 5) and Special (pg 65) rules apply as well as Division Rules. 2. Sale order will be determined from Champion down. 3. Market goats must have been owned and cared for by the exhibitor 60 days prior to show date. (June 11 of the current year) 4. Exhibitors may show as many animals as desired in the meat goat show 5. Choke chains or collar will be the only devices used in the show ring to control the animal. 6. Wether goats or nannies are eligible. NO BILLY GOATS. Minimum weight will be 50 pounds; maximum weight will be 130 pounds to participate in the Junior Livestock Market show. 7. Goats weight of 40 lbs to 49 lbs and animals over 131 lbs can participate in Exhibition show. No sale slot for exhibition show animals. 8. Goats must have their milk teeth at weigh in and all be mouthed to verify age. Goats showing permanent incisors will be disqualified. 9. Goats must be slick shorn above the hock and knees with hair not to exceed a length of 3/8. No hair compounds, including oil, paints, powders and/or other dressing will be allowed. 10. Only goats of at least ½ blood Boer goats will be allowed to show. No full blood milking goats will be allowed to show. 11. Goats will be classified at weigh in. Classifier opinion will be final. This will be enforced! 12. All sifted and disqualified animals must be removed from the fairgrounds by 3:00 pm on Wednesday. Note: A class must have enough entries to warrant a sale position. If the class does not have enough entries, it will be combined with the next weight class. Classes will be determined as follows: Up to 30 head as many as 3 classes 31 to 45 head as many as 4 classes 46 to 60 head as many as 5 classes AWARDS Champion Market Goat, Breed..Ribbon Reserve Champion Market Goat, Breed Ribbon Grand Champ Market Goat, Overall...Banner/Buckle Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat, Overall.Ribbon/Jacket/Plaque 72 Grand Champion Goat Felysse Montano

73 SWINE DIVISION Superintendent: Chad Deason Asst. Superintendent: Kellie Deason MUST BE SHOW READY WHEN CHECKED IN! 1. ALL General (pg 5) and Special (pg 65) rules apply as well as Division Rules. 2. Exhibitor must have owned the animal 60 days prior to show. (June 11 of the current year) 3. Have all pigs clipped before unloading at fair. 4. No swine weighing more then 280 pounds or under 200 pounds at the scales will be permitted to show. 5. There will be classification according to breeds and weights in the swine classes. Breed Standards from NSR and CPS will be adhered to. Classifier opinion will be final. 6. When weighed and classified, all eligible swine will be placed in five breed divisions in accordance with listing under Duroc 30 Hampshire 31 Crosses 32 Yorkshire 33 All Other Pure Breeds 7. Hogs in each division will be divided into weight classes in the breeds on the basis on the number of animals in each breed. 8. A quality shift will be held at the scales. All sifted animals must be removed from the fairgrounds by 6:30 pm Wednesday. 9. For the purpose of the Junior Livestock Sale list; all swine classes will be divided on a percentage basis of each class. 10. Swine will be divided into classes on a distinct weight break, at superintendent s discretion. 11. A class must have enough entries to warrant a sale position. If the class does not have enough entries, it will be combined with a compatible breed. AWARDS Champion Swine, Breed...Ribbon Reserve Champion Swine, Breed.Ribbon Grand Champion Swine, Overall...Banner/Buckle Reserve Grand Champ Swine Overall....Ribbon/Jacket/Plaque Grand Champion Swine Jaycie Deason 73

74 HORSE DIVISION Superintendent: Billy Crisp Asst. Superintendent: Cody Morrow 1. ALL General (pg 5) and Special (pg 65) rules apply as well as Division Rules. 2. Entries must be club or chapter projects. 3. All horse exhibitors (4-H or FFA Members) must have horse certificates turned into Extension office by April 15 of the current year. THIS WILL BE ENFORCED. 4. Horses must be owned or managed by the exhibitor at least 75% of the time in order to be eligible to show. Members must have possession or ownership of the animal by April 15. THIS WILL BE ENFORCED. 5. Superintendents have the right to call a veterinarian prior to allowing stalling to check if there is a question on the horse s health. 6. Animals must be in place at 8:00 am Wednesday. 7. There will be no overall Showmanship Award. Showmanship trophies will be given to the winners of the showmanship classes. The showmanship classes will be broken down as follows: Mini age 9-11, Junior age 12-14, Senior age 15 and over. (** Age as of January 1 or current year). A Junior or Senior youth must show in their age group until they have moved into the next age group. You may not show in an older age group until the age requirement is met with exception of Mini. 8. In the Mini Showmanship class, the winner of this class from the previous year is not eligible to win the Mini Showmanship class again. The winner, from the previous year, must move into the Junior age group showmanship class in order to compete. Classes: Filly Mares and before Mares Geldings and Stallions Geldings and before Geldings 7. Senior Showmanship 8. Junior Showmanship 9. Mini Showmanship (can only be won once) AWARDS Champion Mare Reserve Champion Mare Champion Gelding Reserve Champion Gelding Showmanship Mini Showmanship. Banner/Buckle. Ribbon/Jacket. Banner/Buckle. Ribbon/Jacket. Ribbon/Plaque. Ribbon/Plaque 74

75 Grand Champion Mare Rayelle Rivale Grand Champion Gelding Sarah Chaparro 75

76 RABBIT DIVISION Superintendent: Cassie & Justin Drumm Asst Superintendent: Rabbit 8:00 am on Friday 1. Ribbons/Awards given to 4-H and FFA members only. 2. ALL General (pg 5) and Special (pg 65) rules apply as well as Division Rules. 3. $5.00 per entry and $10.00 per pen 4. All purebred rabbits must be permanently tattooed in the left ear as pedigree states. 5. INDIVIDUAL RABBITS: Ownership date for Senior, Intermediate, and Junior rabbits is May 1 st of the Show Year. Validation of Senior, Intermediate and Junior rabbits will be July 16 th. Rabbits and a copy of pedigree filled out by rabbit owner with complete information. No rabbit will be validated without being seen, by a superintendent and without proper completed pedigree. Without validation rabbit will not be allowed to show. 6. MARKET PENS: Validation date for market pens is July 16 th. Rabbits along with Bill of Sale or completed pedigree must be brought to validation. Bill of Sale must have complete information: a. Name of Exhibitor b. Rabbit Breed c. Rabbit date of birth d. Date rabbit purchase e. Number of rabbits purchased f. Rabbit breeder s complete information (name, address and telephone number) g. Rabbit Parents information Doe s Tattoo and Bucks Tattoo. 7. Each market pen will consist of three (3) rabbits no older than 70 days on show date. Each rabbit must weigh between 3 to 5 pounds and look alike. 8. Rabbit Market pens will be weight before show at judge s discretion. 9. Best of Show, Showmanship, Champion, and Reserve Champion will be chosen from 4-H and FFA members only. 10. Champion and Reserve Champion Market Pen of 3 are eligible for Jr. Livestock Sale. 11. All Rabbits will be weighed, sexed, and classified on Wednesday. (Re-weigh at Judges discretion.) Classes: ARBA Standards of Perfection Guide Junior Doe under 6 months (179 days) of age. Junior Buck under 6 months (179 days) of age. Intermediate Doe 6-8 months ( days) of age. Intermediate Buck 6-8 months days) of age. Senior Doe (over 240 days) of age. Senior Buck (over 240 days) of age. Market Pen 3 rabbits, 3-5 lbs each, each individual maximum age is 70 days old at show date. 12. Best of Show will sell in livestock sell provided there are a minimum of 5 exhibitors showing and a minimum of 10 animals entered. This animal will be terminal and will not be returned to exhibitor. 13. OPEN CLASSES available for Adult and Youth not enrolled in local 4-H or FFA. Exhibitors may be required to furnish cages and awards to be ribbons only. NO PREMIUMS WILL BE PAID and are NOT eligible to sale in Junior Livestock Sale Entry forms/fees due to Extension office by July 29. Show open to residents in Union, Harding, and Colfax Counties in New Mexico, Dallam County, Texas, and Cimarron County, Oklahoma. PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN FOLLOWING POULTRY SHOW 76

77 AWARDS Showmanship.. Plaque Champion Buck.. Banner Reserve Champion Buck.. Ribbon Champion Doe.. Banner Reserve Champion Doe.. Ribbon Best of Show.. Buckle Reserve Best of Show.. Ribbon Grand Champion Mkt Pen.. Jacket/Banner Reserve Champion Mkt Pen Plaque Herdsman.. Banner ****************************** Grand Champion Market Pen Rabbits Jesse Phipps 77

78 POULTRY DIVISION Superintendent: Cassie & Justin Drumm Asst Superintendent: SHOW ON FRIDAY FOLLOWING RABBIT SHOW 1. Market pen sale eligible for 4-H and FFA members only. 2. ALL General (pg 5) and Special (pg 65) rules apply as well as Division Rules. 3. $5.00 per entry and $10.00 per pen. 4. Champion and Reserve champion will be chosen from FFA & 4-H members only. 5. Adult Poultry in each pen must be same breed. NO CROSS BREED. Exception of Market Pen. 6. Market pen proof of ownership will be the delivery confirmation from the hatchery. Proof of all ownership/possession for all non-market pen poultry and water fowl must be available at validation. 7. Validation will also take place on July 16 at fair grounds. 8. Market Pen: Marked pen must be owned and in possession of the exhibitor from the date of delivery from the hatchery. A copy of the receipt showing proof of delivery from hatchery must be attached to entry form. Market pens should match as closely as possible in size of breast, weight and appearance. A pen of pullets or cockerels will be disqualified. 9. Water fowl and Ducks will be shown individually. 10. All poultry will be weighed and classified on Wednesday. Re-weighing will be at judge discretion. 11. Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion meat pen of 3 are eligible for Junior Livestock Sale. 12. All Poultry must be owned and cared for by June 20 of current year. Classes are by APA Standards of Perfection guide: Hens Female all breeds Over 1 year old. Pullet Female all breeds Under 1 year old. Cock Male all breeds Over 1 year old. Cockerel Male all breeds Under 1 year old. Meat Pen of 3. Age is weeks old on day of show. Hatched after June 1 st of current year. Pen shall weigh a minimum weight of 12 lbs. but no more than 18 lbs. Animals will be re-weighed before show by Judge. Old waterfowl (all breeds) Hatched before January 1 of current year. Young waterfowl (all breeds) Hatched after January 1 of current year. 13. There is no Showmanship for poultry or water-fowl. 14. Best of Show Champion Poultry. Reserve Best of Show Champion Poultry. 15. OPEN CLASSES available for Adult and Youth not enrolled in local 4-H or FFA. Exhibitors may be required to furnish cages and awards to be ribbons only. NO PREMIUMS WILL BE PAID and are NOT eligible to sale in Junior Livestock Sale. Entry forms/fees due to Extension office by July 29. Show open to residents in Union, Harding, and Colfax Counties in New Mexico, Dallam County, Texas, and Cimarron County, Oklahoma. Participants will need to bring their own cages. AWARDS Champion Breeding Chicken Reserve Breeding Chicken Grand Champion Market Pen Reserve Market Pen Water Fowl Open Class Plaque Ribbon Banner/Jacket Plaque Ribbon... Ribbon ALL PICTURES TO BE TAKEN FOLLOWING SHOW 78

79 79 Grand Champion Market Poultry Tanner Montano

80 DUCKS DIVISION Superintendent: Cassie & Justin Drumm Asst Superintendent: SHOW ON FRIDAY FOLLOWING RABBIT SHOW 1. Market pen sale eligible for 4-H and FFA members only. 2. ALL General (pg 5) and Special (pg 65) rules apply as well as Division Rules. 3. $5.00 per entry and $10.00 per pen. 4. Best of Show Champion and Reserve Best of Show Champion will be chosen from FFA & 4-H members only. 5. NO CROSS BREED. 6. Copy of bill of sale or hatchery invoice is due into Extension office by June 20. Validation will be July 16 at the Union County Fair Grounds. 7. Ducks will be shown individually. 8. All will be weighed and classified on Wednesday. Re-weighing will be at judge discretion. 9. No Showmanship for Duck Exhibitors. 10. All ducks must be owned and cared for by June 20 of current year. Classes are by APA Standards of Perfection guide: Hen Duck Female all breeds Over 1 year old. Drake duck male all breeds over 1 year old. Old duck (all breeds) Hatched before January 1 of current year. Young duck (all breeds) Hatched after January 1 of current year. 11. OPEN CLASSES available for Adult and Youth not enrolled in local 4-H or FFA. Exhibitors may be required to furnish cages and awards to be ribbons only. NO PREMIUMS WILL BE PAID and are NOT eligible to sale in Junior Livestock Sale. Entry forms/fees due to Extension office by July 29. Show open to residents in Union, Harding, and Colfax Counties in New Mexico, Dallam County, Texas, and Cimarron County, Oklahoma. Participants will need to bring their own cages. AWARDS Duck Open Class Ribbon... Ribbon ALL PICTURES TO BE TAKEN FOLLOWING SHOW 80

81 DIVISION V SPECIAL EVENTS Union County Queen Contest page 82 Junior Pet Show & Goat Dressing page 83 Junior Soil Conservation & page 84 Ranch Management Donor Heifer pages 85 Production Steer page 88 Exhibition Classes page 90 Horse Performance Class page 91 81

82 UNION COUNTY FAIR QUEEN Superintendent: Gayle Rivale Eligibility Requirements: 1. A Queen Candidate must be a single girl between the ages of A princess must be between the ages of A little miss candidate must be ages All ages must be as of September 1 st of the current year. 2. Candidates must have not been previously married and/or pregnant. 3. Must be a resident of Union County. 4. Shall abide by all rules and regulations of the Union County Fair Board, Queen Committee, and State Fair Queen Contest. 5. Should any title holder become pregnant and/or married during her reign, she then will forfeit her title and any benefits derived by the title, and the next qualified runner-up shall assume the title. 6. Candidates may not have criminal charges against them or have never been found guilty of a felony or other serious criminal activities. Contestants are not allowed to curse, smoke, drink alcoholic beverages, or be under the influence of narcotics at any time after their application is received. 7. Any unsatisfactory behavior can and will be cause for dismissal of contestant and relinquishment of title and/or any awards. 8. Recipients will reign for one year, and may hold title for only 2 years. 9. It is recommended that the Union County Fair Queen represent Union County by entering the New Mexico State Fair Queen Contest at the end of her year reign but is NOT required. $10.00 Stall Fee Due by August 1 st. For more information call Gayle Rivale **************************************** 82

83 JUNIOR PET SHOW Sponsored by the FNB of New Mexico Saturday 1:00 2:00 pm in the Livestock Fair Barn. Anyone 12 years old and under at Fair time can enter any pet. All pets eligible calf, pig, dog, cat, hamster, horse, fish, lizard, frog, etc. ANY PETS! Ribbons will be awarded. **************************************** GOAT DRESSING CONTEST By Clayton FFA 1. The age groups are: 6 to 8 yrs old, 9 to 12 years old, and 13 & up. Adult teams are encouraged to participate. 2. $5.00 entry fee per 2 person team payable at time of entry. Teams may enter 2 times per person. Runs and participants set by sponsor. 3. For each age group, cash prizes of $60, $30 and $20 awarded for three best times. 4. There will be a 3 minute time limit. Time will start and stop with the announcer blowing a whistle. Ties will be settled with coin toss. 5. Each team must CATCH and fully DRESS a goat with 4 socks, shorts, shirt and necktie/bandana. 6. Each team will be assigned a judge/timer. The judge will determine when the goat is fully dressed and end that team s time. Continue until the goat is complete or 3 minute time is called. Throw up your hands when you think you have it finished and wait for the judge 83

84 Superintendent: Justin Bennett & Brett Bannon Fair Barn Concession Area 10:00 am Friday Contest will be divided into Junior and Senior Levels. Juniors: Ages 9 through 13 Seniors: Ages 14 through 18 JUNIOR SOIL CONSERVATION RANCH MANAGEMENT CONTEST Awards: Senior Division: 1 st Individual buckle donated by Farmer s and Stockman s Bank of Clayton. Junior Division: 1 st Individual buckle donated by Northeastern Soil and Water Conservation District. The contest will consist of: Plant identification (25 Plants) and livestock judging (1 class each of sheep, beef, and horses). Combined total scores will determine winners. 1. Any resident of Union County between the age of 9 and 19 years may compete. 2. Entries must be made at the contest booth by noon of the day of the contest. 3. Entrants will be furnished score cards and have one minute to identify and check the characteristics of each plant in the contest. 4. One point for each plant correctly identified and one point for each characteristic correctly checked. 5. If the plant is not correctly named, no credit will be given for the characteristic. 6. Common names from the Manual of Grasses of the United States will be used to judge identification. 7. In case of ties for trophies, a coin toss will determine winners. 8. Plant judging contest will consist of 25 plants. Plants in contest will be selected from 84 possibilities. Lists of plants may be obtained from the Soil Conservation Office or County Extension Office. 9. Livestock judged will be what is available at the time of the contest. Each class will be worth a total of 50 points for the correct placing. Hormel Scoring will be used. Range Management Senior Division Annalisa Miller Range Management Junior Division Mandy Crisp 84

85 Union County Fair Board DONOR HEIFER Program APPLICATION DEADLINE JUNE 1 of current year. Mail To: Union County Fair Board Association, Box 29, Clayton, NM This program is a Fair Board sponsored event not a 4-H or FFA sponsored program. 2. To be Eligible to participate: A participant must be a 4-H or FFA member in good standing age 9 through 16 as of January 1 of the application year. 3. Applicant must be currently active in a livestock project or have the potential to maintain an annual program. 4. Applications will be reviewed by the Donor Heifer Committee, appointed by the Union County Fair Board, and the top applicants will be awarded a donated heifer for their project. Applicants Need will be considered as well as overall eligibility. 5. Successful applicants will draw numbers to determine the donor of their heifer. 6. Donor will be solicited annually by the Donor Heifer Committee. Heifers can be commercial or registered. 7. Heifers will be picked by the Donor, The Recipient, and the Recipient parent or representative. 8. Once the heifer has been selected and picked up by youth, they must insure the heifer for a minimum of $1000 and provide proof of insurance to the Union County Fair Board. In case of a loss, the member will consult with the donor to purchase another heifer from donor or place of donor s choice. 9. The heifer will not be re branded and will remain the property of the Donor until the youth completes the project successfully. 10. FAILURE to COMPLETE any of the requirements can result in immediate removal of the heifer from the participant. 11. FAILURE to Complete could result in being ineligible to sell at the Union County Fair the following year. 12. TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT (no exceptions): a. REQUIRED: Provide proof of Insurance heifer for a minimum of $1000, must be done within 30 days of receiving heifer from donor. b. REQUIRED: Feed and Fit heifer to grow, breed and show in acceptable manner. c. REQUIRED: Write a monthly letter to the donor about the heifer, must include a picture of the heifer. The letter and picture will be turned in to the Fair Board by the 15 th of each month. The Fair Board will be responsible for forwarding the letter along with picture to the donor. d. REQUIRED: Show heifer at the Union County Fair following heifer selection. 13. The heifer will remain the property of the breeder until all requirements are met and the youth receives a letter from the Donor Heifer committee that they have met requirements and they now own the heifer. At this time the member can re-brand the heifer and she will be their property. 14. If at any time any of the following people: Donor, Fair Board member, 4-H Extension Agent, or Ag. Teacher, believe that the heifer is not being properly cared for or that a breech of agreement is present and the goals for the project are not being met, they will submit to the Donor Committee such concerns and they will make a determination as to whether the heifer should be returned to breeder. Their decision will be final. (Special circumstances will be considered). 15. Once a youth receives a heifer, they become ineligible to participate in this program. A youth can apply for consideration every year until age limit is exceeded or a heifer is won. 16. Heifers will be place in a designated donor class. Only 1 st 5 th place winners will receive a ribbon with Grand Champion Donor heifer to receive a banner and 2 nd place will receive a Reserve Champion ribbon. 17. The Fair Board reserves the right to take possession of the heifer and return to the donor if any of the above requirements are not completed as instructed. 85

86 APPLICATION UNION COUNTY FAIRBOARD DONOR HEIFER PROGRAM NAME: AGE CLUB or CHAPTER ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER Date: ****Must include 2 letters of recommendation, one from Leader or Ag. Teacher and one from other adult. (Additional Pages may be used if necessary). 1. Briefly explain WHY you want a heifer. 2. Briefly explain where you will keep the heifer. 3. Explain your management plan for the heifer including how you will feed, fit, grow and manage your heifer. 4. Briefly explain how you will provide for the heifer after completion of the requirements. 5. Briefly explain the financial obligation of having this project. Include what you think it will cost to care for this heifer during this project period. ***************************************************************************************** By signing this document, the undersigned has read and understands all rules and regulations of the Union County Fair Board Donor Heifer Program and are in agreement with following the requirements and rules of the program and understand all the penalties for non-compliance with the program. (Member Signature) (Leader or Ag. Teacher Signature) (Parent Signature) 86

87 THANKS TO THE HEIFER DONORS AND CONGRATULATIONS TO THE EXHIBITORS DONOR EXHIBITOR TO Ranch Cottonwood Cattle (Ross/Shelly Carter) Tim Morrow Raymond Owensby Britt Land & Cattle Bob & Fawn Weese Manny & Hayley Encinias Cedar Creek Ranch Richard and Connie Snyder Alyssa Myers Nicole Myers Jake Mitchell Tate Mitchell Cutter Davis Makenna Hittson Tristan Davis Sean Owensby 87

88 PRODUCTION STEER Superintendent: Kathy Roberts Asst. Supt: Darby Makloski 1. Production Steers must meet all requirements of Junior Market Steer Project. Open to all steers exhibited by Union County 4-H and FFA members that are current in Beef Quality Assurance training. To be current training must be completed within the current year (2015). 2. All performance steers will be: a. Shown in one class and must be halter broken and clean groomed. b. Eligible to show in the junior market steer show. c. Required to be on the fairgrounds by 8 am on Wednesday. Steers will be scanned upon arrival. Steers will be dry lotted (removed from feed and water) from 8 am until 2 pm and weighed. d. Weighed on the same date using the same set of scales for all weight measurements (no exceptions). Steers will be weighed twice to estimate ADG:1) TBA and 2) after dry lot period at the county fair (mentioned above). Note: Management reserves the right to refuse entry to any steer if it does not appear thrifty or has a dishonest fill. e. All steers will be scanned via real-time ultrasound to estimate carcass characteristics upon arrival at fairgrounds by a qualified team of 2 ultrasound technicians. (All steers will be clipped on the nonshow side (left side of animal) parallel to and between the 12 th and 13 th rib and also perpendicular to the 12 th and 13 th ribs to estimate ribeye area, back fat, and intramuscular fat). 3. Production steers will be judged for visual appraisal by a panel of 3 judges. (No Grooming Products allowed; steers will be shown clean and dry. Steers will be checked prior to entering show ring). 4. Production steers will be presented in an individual class prior to the Junior market steer show and results will be announced on Saturday at the Awards Program. 5. Interview/exam times will take place at a designated time between steer check-in and the visual portion of the contest. Study manuals will be distributed to exhibitors prior to County Fair. Scores will be compiled by a 3 person board. 6. Contestants are required to participate in all parts of the contest in order to be eligible for awards. 7. Placing will be combined index score including: a. Avg. Daily Gain 35% b. Grid Carcass Value 35% c. Visual Appraisal 20% d. Interview 10% 8. Placing will be highest overall index score to lowest. Scores will be computed and verified by a threeperson board. Overall Champion Union Performance Steer will be the steer with the highest overall score. 9. Ties will be broken in order on: a. Grid carcass value (Total dollar value; determine by ultrasound scan). b. Average Daily Gain c. Visual Appraisal 10. Premiums will be based on number of entries. 11. Overall Champion Union County Performance Steer will receive a cash award and buckle. 12. Champion gird carcass value steer will receive a buckle. 13. Champion average daily gain steer will receive a plaque. 14. Champion Union County Breed Production steer will receive a buckle. 88

89 Production Steer Winner Sean Owensby Production Steer Winners: JC Miller, Tristan Davis, Sean Owensby, Abram & Sarah Chaparro 89

90 Exhibition Show An exhibition class will allow exhibitors (must be an FFA or 4-H member) to show animals not meeting the requirements of the Junior Livestock Market Class Shows. An exhibition class winner WILL NOT be allowed a potential sale slot in the Junior Livestock Sale or WILL NOT be allowed to participate in a Junior Livestock Market show classes. Only ribbons will be awarded. There will be a maximum of 2 additional classes for each species but classes will be set at the discretion of the superintendents. The following weights are set for each species for the Exhibition Show. Goats: lbs or over 131 lbs+ Swine: lbs or 281 lbs+ Lamb: lbs or 166 lbs+ Steers: lbs Rabbits (per rabbit): lbs Chickens (per meat pen): lbs 90

91 HORSE PERFORMANCE CLASS (Optional Event) Rules: Must be a member of a 4-H or FFA organization. Must show a horse in the halter class in order to participate in the optional horse performance class. It is not required to participate in order to complete your project. Individuals will have to ride their own horse. No horse can be share with others. One horse = One rider. One Pattern specifically for Novice participants One pattern specifically for Junior and Senior participants The horse used in the halter and showmanship class by one individual can be used by another family member in the performance class. All horses used for halter, showmanship and performance must turn in a horse certificate by April 15. The pattern to be used in performance class will be set and determined by judge and provided to individuals after receiving horse certificates. Plaques will be awarded to winners of each age group (Mini, Junior & Senior age levels) in the performance class. 91

92 RANCH PLEASURE PATTERN I Senior Pattern- Judged 92

93 Senior Pattern 1. Walk 2. Jog 3. Extend the jog,at the top of the arena,stop turn to the left 5. Left lead 1/2 circle, lope to the center 6. Change leads (simple or flying) 7. Right lead 1/2 circle 8. Extended lope up the long side of the arena (right lead) 9. Collect back to a lope around the top of the arena and back to center 10. Break down to a jog 11. Walk over poles 12. Stop and back 93

94 94 Novice and Junior Pattern- Judges

95 Novice and Junior Pattern 1. Walk to the left around corner of the arena 2. Jog 3. Extend alongside of the arena and around the corner to center 4. Stop, side pass right turn each direction (either way 1st) 6. Extend the jog 7. Lope left lead 8. Extend the lope 9. Change leads (simple or flying) 10. Collect to the lope 11. Extend the lope 12. Stop and back 95

96 DIVISION VI AWARDS 2016 Award Donors page Award Winners page Jr. Livestock Sale Buyers page