4-H is an organization of leaders building leaders. Over 6000 youth 10-21 years of age, and a grass roots network of 1600 trained, screened volunteers pledge their Head, Heart, Hands and Health as members of community based clubs. With projects encompassing agriculture, food, health and the environment, 4-H Ontario’s “Learn To Do By Doing” clubs, camps and conferences have a successful 95 year history in developing competence, confidence, connection, character and caring within rural and urban youth.
4-H Pledge
I pledge:
My HEAD to clearer thinking,
My HEART to greater loyalty,
My HANDS to larger service,
My HEALTH to better living,
For my club,
My community,
And my country.
WHY ARE 4-H CLUBS INVOLVED IN THE FAIR?
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.
To improve the educational value of the Fair.
To develop new exhibitors for the future.
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 the Club members under the direction of 4-H Club leaders. Tangible awards are presented to members completing their project.
OBJECTIVES OF LIVESTOCK CLUBS
To create interest among young people in the caring, feeding, and record keeping of livestock.
To better develop general knowledge of the evaluation and selection of livestock.
To encourage the adoption of better feeding and management methods of livestock.
To encourage the improvement of type and quality of livestock in the area.
To expose the marketing aspect to 4-H members.
To provide an opportunity for the Personal Development of 4-H members.
Entry forms
4-H GOAT CLUB ACHIEVEMENT(part of Goat Show)
Friday, September 10, 2010 at 10:00 am
Leader: Ann Marie Chechalk
Friday, September 10, 2010 10:00 am
Leader: Ann Marie Chechalk and Dylan Battersby
ClassDescription
2010 doe kid 4-H project confirmation
2009 doe kid confirmation
Novice goat showperson – ages 10-12
Junior goat showperson
Senior goat showperson
Grand champion goat showperson
Goat Club Special – exhibitors' showmanship prize donated by the Niagara Goat Club
“Not Just Kidding”
CHECHALK FAMILY SPECIALPrize: $25 each
Novice Goat Show Person, Junior Goat Showperson, and Senior Goat Showperson
4-H RABBIT CLUB ACHIEVEMENT
Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 10:00 am
Leader: Ann Marie Chechalk
4-H RABBIT CLUB ACHIEVEMENT
Saturday, September 11, 2010 10:00 am
Leader: Lori Mann
ClassDescription
Confirmation of all Rabbits
Novice Showmanship
Junior Showmanship
Senior Showmanship
Grand Champion Showperson
4-H SHEEP CLUB ACHIEVEMENT (part of Sheep Show)
Sunday, September 12, 2010 2 pm
Leader: Ann Marie Chechalk
4-H SHEEP CLUB ACHIEVEMENT (part of Sheep Show)
Sunday, September 12, 2010 2 pm
Leader: Bernadette Jones
ClassDescription
Novice Showman
Junior Showman
Senior Showman
Grand Champion Showperson – chosen from 1st and 2nd place finishes of first 3 classes.
TSC, GRIMSBY SPECIAL:Prize: $25 Gift Certificate to Grand Champion Showperson
Press release April 30, 2010
KUBOTA CANADA WILL INVEST $200,000 IN 4-H ACROSS CANADA
The Canadian 4-H Council is very pleased with the investment that Kubota Canada Ltd. has made by sponsoring provincial, regional and local 4-H beef and dairy shows across Canada leading up to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, held each November in Toronto.
In 2010, Kubota Canada is investing $200,000 with a high percentage going directly to the local 4-H groups to be used as they see fit. The balance will be used to supply banners and signage, volunteers and prizing for the shows. This commitment is the second year that Kubota Canada has provided support for the 4-H in this way.
Exhibitors must be members of a 4-H Calf Club organized in 2009 and show their 2010 4-H project calf.
Entries to be received by August 15, 2010.
All exhibits must be on the grounds by 8 am. 4-H members will receive a meal, courtesy of the Lincoln Agricultural Society. 4-H members must enter by the West Avenue entrance only.
The Society will not be responsible for any loss, damage or accident to any person or property on the grounds during the Fair.
All animals must meet health standards of the Fair.
The Committee reserves the right to adjust classes according of the entries received.
Classes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 judged on a group basis.
Prize money: Group A - $20, Group B - $17, Group C - $15
Class 11 & 19A - 1st - $20 2nd - $16 3rd - $14 4th - 12, all others $10
ClassDescription
Novice Showperson, open to 4-H members who are 10 – 11 yrs of age before Jan1/10
Junior Showperson, open to 4-H members who are 12 – 14 yrs of age before Jan 1/10
Senior Showperson, open to 4-H members who are 15 – 21 yrs of age before Jan 1/10
Grand Champion Showperson, Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion receive rosettes
Junior Heifer, born Mar 1/10 – May 31/10
Intermediate Heifer, born Dec 1/09 - Feb 29/10
Senior Heifer, born Sept 1/09 - Nov 30/09
Summer Yearling, born Jun 1/09 – Aug 31/09
Junior Yearling, born Mar 1/09 – May 31/09
Grand Champion Calf, Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion receive rosettes
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.
TSC, GRIMSBY SPECIALPrize: $25 Gift Certificates
Novice Show Person, Junior Showperson, and Senior Showperson
SPECIALS
Freurehaven Farms Award
(Gerald Freure and Sons, R.R.#3, Wellandport) to the Grand Champion Calf
TSC, Grimsby $25 Gift Certificate 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
Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 11 am
4-H INTER-COUNTY BEEF SHOW
Sunday, September 12, 2010 11:00 am
ClassDescription
Novice Beef Showperson, open to 1st year 4-H Beef Club members.
Junior Beef Showperson, open to Beef members 14 yrs and under before Jan 1/10.
Senior Beef Showperson, open to Beef members 15 to 21 yrs of age before Jan 1/10. Champion and Reserve Champion receive Rosettes.
Grand Champion Beef Showperson, open to 1st & 2nd placed showperson in Novice, Junior, and Senior Beef Showperson Classes. Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion receive Rosettes.
Group of four calves, must be from same 4-H club and be entered by club leader. Limiited to one entry per club.
Open to 4-H Beef Junior Steers born Jan 1/10 – Mar 31/10
Open to 4-H Beef Senior Steers born Apr 1/09 – Dec 31/09
Open to 4-H Beef Junior Heifers born Apr 1/10 – May 31/10
Open to 4-H Beef Senior Heifers born Jan 1/10 – Mar 31/10
Open to 4-H Beef Junior Yearlings born Apr 1/09 to Dec 31/09
Open to 4-H Beef Senior Yearlings born Jan 1/09 to Mar 31/09
Champion Beef Steer, open to Classes 6 & 7. Champion and Reserve Champion receive Rosettes.
Champion Beef Heifer, open to Classes 8 - 12Champion and Reserve Champion receive Rosettes.
The David Johnson Memorial Award is presented to the Champion Heifer.
TSC, GRIMSBY SPECIALPrize: $25 Gift Certificate to Grand Champion Beef Showperson
HERDSMAN COMPETITION
Saturday, September 11, 2010 (Dairy) <> Sunday, September 12, 2010 (Beef)
HERDSMAN COMPETITION
Saturday, September 11, 2010 (Dairy) <> Sunday, September 12, 2010 (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.
Prizes: 1st - $20 2nd - $16 3rd - $14 plus a special Rosette all presented by Lincoln Agricultural Society to the winning Club.
General appearance & eye appeal…………………………………… 20
Club name & 4-H exhibit cards………………………………………… 15
Courtesy of attendants……………………..………………………….. 15
Neatness…………………………………….…………………………… 20
Grooming of animals……………………….…………………………… 10
General information about 4-H……………..…………………………. 20
Total points…………………………………………………………… 100
4-H EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS
Open to 4-H Clubs and Junior Farmers in the Region of Niagara who participated in the programs since September 1, 2009.
Each club may place only one exhibit at any Fair in any one year.
Exhibitors may be from any 4-H project taken since September 1, 2009.
No entry fee is required.
Club name shall be used in the display.
Display should be set up by club members.
Exhibits will be evaluated and given ribbons for Groups A, B and C. Each club will receive $15.00 for entering. The best overall exhibit will receive an additional $5.00.
All exhibits are to be set up in the designated area on Wednesday, September 8, 2010, from 2 to 4 pm and from 6 to 9 pm. Table space for each display (3’ x 4’) will be available. Exhibits must remain on display until 5 pm on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at which time a designated member must pick up the display (between 6 and 7pm).
The Lincoln Agricultural Society is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.