OBJECTIVES OF LIVESTOCK CLUBS  4-H GOAT CLUB ACHIEVEMENT 4-H INTER-COUNTY DAIRY CALF SHOW 4-H INTER-COUNTY BEEF SHOW HERDSMAN COMPETITION 4-H CLUB EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS

2008 4-H Club Work

Sponsored by

LINCOLN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

in co-operation with

Niagara Junior Farmer's Association,

North Niagara Federation of Agriculture, and Ontario 4-H Council

Entry forms

 WHY ARE 4-H CLUBS INVOLVED IN THE FAIR?

 1.  To supplement and encourage youth activities as organized by 4-H members and leaders in the Niagara area served by the Fair, by providing the opportunity for individual participation.

2.  To improve the educational value of the Fair.

3.  To develop new exhibitors for the future.

4.  To stimulate the interest of a greater number of people in the Fair.

                                                                

PROJECT AWARDS

 The Ontario 4-H Council, Niagara North Federation of Agriculture, Niagara Junior Farmers Association, the Lincoln Agricultural Society, and local sponsoring organizations each provide support to Club members under the direction of 4-H Club leaders.  Tangible awards are presented to members completing their project.                                                                            

OBJECTIVES OF LIVESTOCK CLUBS

 1.  To create interest among young people in the caring, feeding, and record keeping of livestock.

2.  To better develop general knowledge of the evaluation and selection of livestock.

3.  To encourage the adoption of better feeding and management methods of livestock.

4.  To encourage the improvement of type and quality of livestock in the area.

5.  To expose the marketing aspect to 4-H members.

6. To provide an opportunity for the Personal Development of 4-H members.

  

4-H GOAT CLUB ACHIEVEMENT (part of Goat Show)

Friday, September 5, 2008  10:00 am

Leader :   Ann Marie Chechalk

 Class [1]  2007 doe kid 4-H project confirmation.

Class [2]  2006 doe kid confirmation.

Class [3]  Novice goat showperson - 1st year members.

Class [4]  Junior goat showperson.

Class [5]  Senior goat showperson.

Class [6]  Grand champion goat showperson.

Class [7]  Goat club special - exhibitors showmanship prize donated by the Niagara Goat Club ANot Just Kidding@

 T.S.C. GRIMSBY SPECIAL  $25.00 Gift Certificates

Novice Goat Showperson, Junior Goat Showperson and Senior Goat Showperson

 RULES:

1.  Exhibitors must be members of a 4-H Calf Club organized in 2007 and show their 2006  4-H project calf.

2.  Entries to be received by August 10, 2008.

3.  All exhibits must be on the grounds by 8:00 am.  4-H members will receive a meal ticket, courtesy of the Lincoln Agricultural Society.  4-H members must enter by the West Avenue entrance only.

4.  The Society will not be responsible for any loss, damage or accident to any person or property on the grounds during the Fair.

5.  All animals must meet health standards of the Fair.

6.  The Committee reserves the right to adjust classes according of the entries received.

7.  Classes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 judged on a group basis. 

 Prize money:  Group A - $20.00,    Group B - $17.00,    Group C - $15.00  

 Class 11& 19A:  1st - $20.00,    2nd - $16.00,    3rd - $14.00,   4th - $12.00,    all  others - $10.00

 

4-H INTER-COUNTY DAIRY CALF SHOW

11 am Saturday, September 6, 2008

 CLASSES:

Class   [1] Novice Showperson, open to 4-H members who are 10 - 11 years of age before January 1, 2008.

Class   [2] Junior Showperson, open to 4-H members who are 12 - 14 years of age before January 1, 2008.

Class   [3] Senior Showperson, open to 4-H members who are 15 - 21 years of age before January 1, 2008.

Class   [4] Grand Champion Show-person, Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion receive Rosettes.

Class   [5] Junior Heifer, born March 1/08 - May 31/08.

Class   [6] Intermediate Heifer, born December 1/07 - February 28/08

Class   [7] Senior Heifer, born September 1/07 - November 30/07.

Class   [8] Summer Yearling, born June 1/07 - August 31/07.

Class   [9] Junior Yearling, born March 1/07 - May 31/07.

Class [10] Grand Champion Calf, Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion receive Rosettes.

Class [11] Group of four calves, must be from the same 4-H club and be entered by the club leader.  Limited to one entry per club.               

 T.S.C. GRIMSBY SPECIAL  $25.00 Gift Certificates

Novice Showperson, Junior Showperson and Senior Showperson

 SPECIALS:

!    Freurehaven Farms Award (Gerald Freure and Sons, RR# 3, Wellandport), to the Grand Champion Calf.

!    Grassiedale Holsteins Award (John McDougall and Family, Grassie), to the Grand Champion Showperson.

!    Nello Romagnoli Auction Services, Smithville, to the top Group of Four Calves.

 

4-H INTER-COUNTY BEEF SHOW

11:00 am  Sunday, September 7, 2008

Class   [8]                     Open to 4-H Beef Junior Steers born January 1, 2008 to March 31, 2008.

Class   [9]                     Open to 4-H Beef Senior Steers born April 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007.

Class [10]                     Open to 4-H Beef Junior Heifers born April 1, 2008 to May 31, 2008.

Class [11]                     Open to 4-H Beef Senior Heifers born January 1, 2008 to March 31, 2008.

Class [12]                     Open to 4-H Beef Junior Yearlings born April 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007.

Class [13]                     Open to 4-H Beef Senior Yearlings born January 1, 2007 - March 31, 2007.

Class [14]                     Champion Beef Steer open to Classes 1 and 2 Champion Rosette and Reserve Champion Rosette. 

Class [15]                     Champion Beef Heifer, open to Classes 10 to 13 Champion Rosette and Reserve Champion Rosette.  The David Johnson Memorial Award is presented to the Champion Heifer.

Class [16]                     Novice Beef Showperson, open to 1st year 4-H Beef Club members. 

Class [17]                     Junior Beef Showperson, open to beef members who are 14 years of age and under  before January 1, 2008. 

Class [18]                     Senior Beef Showperson, open to beef members who are 15 to 21 years of age before January 1, 2008.  Champion Rosette and Reserve Rosette. 

Class [19]                     Grand Champion Beef Showperson, open to 1st and 2nd placed Showperson in Novice, Junior and Senior Beef Showmanship Classes.  Grand Champion Rosette and Reserve Grand Champion Rosette.

Class [19a]                    Group of 4 calves, must be from same 4-H club & entered by club leader.  One entry per club.

 T.S.C. GRIMSBY SPECIAL  $25.00 Gift Certificates

Novice Beef Showperson, Junior Beef Showperson, and  Senior Beef Showperson

  

HERDSMAN COMPETITION

Saturday, September 6, 2008 (Dairy)

Sunday, September 7, 2008 (Beef)

 Open to all 4-H  clubs entered in the Inter-county Show.  Judging will take place from 11 am until the conclusion of the show.

 General appearance & eye appeal............................................ 20

Club name & 4-H exhibit cards................................................ 15

Courtesy of attendants............................................................ 15

Neatness............................................................................... 20