CHAIRPERSON: Dana Gibbs,
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Dana Gibbs
SHOW COMMITTEE: Dana Gibbs
ENTRY DEADLINE: Postmarked by Monday, October 1, 2021
ENTRY FEE: None
ARRIVAL TIME: Friday, November 5, 2021, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ONLY!
Prior arrangements must be made for late/early arrivals with the Livestock Director.
SHOWTIME: Sunday, November 7, 2021, 12:00 Noon
RELEASE TIME: Immediately following show or at the discretion of Chairperson
JUDGE: TBD
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RULES & REGULATIONS
4-H & FFA DAIRY SHOW EXHIBITORS MUST ABIDE BY ALL GENERAL RULES AND HEALTH REGULATIONS.
All cattle must have certificates of veterinary inspection. Cattle that originate in the State of Florida no longer need to be tested for tuberculosis or brucellosis. Cattle originating from out of state must have been tested for tuberculosis and brucellosis within sixty days of the opening day of the fair.
- There will not be any changes made before or during the show under any circumstances.
- Youth animals must have be owned or leased and in care of the exhibitor not later than September 1, 2021. This show is open to the world.
- VERY IMPORTANT – All entries and record books must be postmarked by October 1st. Send all entries and record books to the North Florida Fairgrounds.
- Any bona fide 4-H & FFA member may enter dairy animals, provided all requirements are complied with and provided the animals are a credit to the breed. All 4-H & FFA members must have reached their 8th birthday and not have passed their 19th birthday or graduated from high school by September 1 of the current 4-H year; they must be enrolled in a dairy project, which is certified by their respective extension agent or FFA advisor.
- North Florida Fair Entry Forms MUST be signed by 4-H Agent or FFA teacher ONLY, 4-H Club Leaders will need to coordinate with agents, advisor or chairperson in advance if signature is requested.
- In order to reduce the chances of bodily harm, all animals must be dehorned to enter the North Florida Fair 4-H & FFA Dairy Show. Animals with horns will be disqualified.
- 4-H ETHICS Class Requirement for 2021, submit certificate of completion with entry form and please contact local 4-H office or chairperson for training dates and locations.
- Animals of similar ages, regardless if registered, or grade, will be shown in the same class. No exhibitor will be paid premiums on more than two (2) entries per class.
- Registered and grade dairy heifers and cows may be leased. A copy of the Official Lease Agreement must be submitted with entry by October 1st. September 1st remains the deadline for possession. FFA advisors or 4-H agents may be requested to verify the possession period.
- The 4-H & FFA Dairy Record Book is an optional contest. This year you may or may not choose to submit a record book. If you choose not to submit a record book, you will not receive premium money in the record book division. If you choose to do a record book and place, premium money will be awarded. You make the choice.
- All personal items, trash and other debris must be cleaned from the barn prior to checkout. Do not empty water buckets in pens. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of premium monies.
- Area in front of pens must be kept swept and clean at all times.
- NO DOGS allowed in cattle barn.
- All Cattle that are tied in the Cattle barn or arena area MUST be attended to all times. DO NOT leave cattle unattended in barn.
- Due to health and safety issues no cooking will be allowed in the barn: food and drink should not be consumed in animal areas
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DIVISION A – AYRSHIRE
DIVISION B – BROWN SWISS
DIVISION C – GUERNSEY
DIVISION D – HOLSTEIN
DIVISION E – JERSEY
DIVISION F – MILKING SHORTHORN
CLASS 1: Junior Calves – Born 3/1/21 – 7/31/21
CLASS 2: Intermediate Calves – Born 12/1/20 – 2/28/21
CLASS 3: Senior Calves – Born 9/1/20 – 11/30/20
CLASS 4: Junior Yearlings – Born 3/1/20 – 8/31/20
CLASS 5: Senior Yearlings* – Born 9/1/19 – 2/28/20
CLASS 6: Cows, two-year old – Born 9/1/18 – 8/31/19
CLASS 7: Cows, three-year and older – Born before 9/1/18
CLASS 8: County Groups – three animals registered or grade or both. The Dairy Club leader shall select three animals owned by three different club members, representing at least two families to enter in the county group competition. Only one group of animals may be entered by each county.*Fresh Senior Yearling Heifers will show as two-year old cows. |
Premium Schedule
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2nd
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3rd
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4th
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5th
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6th
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7th
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8th
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9th
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10th
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11th
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12th
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$50
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$45
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$40
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$35
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$30
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$25
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$20
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$15
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$10
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$10
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$10
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$10
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JR. GRAND CHAMPION – Trophy & Rosette
SR. GRAND CHAMPION – Trophy & Rosette
RESERVE JR. GRAND CHAMPION – Rosette
RESERVE SR. GRAND CHAMPION – Rosette
JR. BEST IN SHOW – Premium & Plaque
SR. BEST IN SHOW – Premium & Plaque
COUNTY GROUPS – $20.00 Each Group
TOP COUNTY GROUP – Trophy & Rosette |
DIVISION G – 4-H & FFA DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP
CLASS 1 – JUNIOR DIVISION
Any 4-H or FFA member who reaches his/her 8th birthday by September 1st of the current 4-H year and has not passed his/her 11th birthday by September 1st of the current 4-H year.
CLASS 2 – INTERMEDIATE DIVISION
Any 4-H or FFA member who reaches his/her 11th birthday by September 1st of the current 4-H year and has not passed his/her 13th birthday by September 1st of the current 4-H year.
CLASS 3 – SENIOR DIVISION
Any 4-H or FFA member who reaches his/her 13th birthday by September 1st of the current 4-H year and has not passed his/her 19th birthday or graduated from high school prior to September 1st of the current 4-H year. |
Premium Schedule
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2nd
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3rd
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4th
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5th
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$25
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$20
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$15
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$10
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$5
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FIRST PLACE – Award & Rosette
SECOND PLACE – Rosette
THIRD PLACE – Rosette
FOURTH PLACE – Rosette
FIFTH PLACE – Rosette
All other placings receive NFF participation ribbons.
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DIVISION H – 4-H & FFA DAIRY FITTING CONTEST
In the spirit of helping exhibitors learn by doing to make their best better, please observe the guidelines for adult assistance with fitting noted in each of the following divisions.
CLASS 1 – JUNIOR DIVISION
Any 4-H or FFA member who reaches his/her 8th birthday by September 1st of the current 4-H year and has not passed his/her 11th birthday by September 1st of the current 4-H year. Parents and leaders may help junior exhibitors.
CLASS 2 – INTERMEDIATE DIVISION
Any 4-H or FFA member who reaches his/her 11th birthday by September 1st of the current 4-H year and has not passed his/her 13th birthday by September 1st of the current 4-H year. Leaders and parents may assist, but not do the fitting for intermediate exhibitors.
CLASS 3 – SENIOR DIVISION
Any 4-H or FFA member who reaches his/her 13th birthday by September 1st of the current 4-H year and has not passed his/her 19th birthday or graduated from high school prior to September 1st of the current 4-H year. Fitting to be done by the exhibitor only. |
Premium Schedule
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2nd
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3rd
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4th
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5th
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$25
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$20
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$15
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$10
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$5
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FIRST PLACE – Rosette
SECOND PLACE – Rosette
THIRD PLACE – Rosette
FOURTH PLACE – Rosette
FIFTH PLACE – Rosette
All other placings receive NFF participation ribbons.
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DIVISION I – 4-H & FFA DAIRY RECORD BOOK CONTEST
THIS DIVISION IS OPTIONAL
4-H Dairy Record and Ledger (Publication #4-H232) is the official record book for 4-H’ers. Records should be kept and shown for the period of September 4, 2020 through October 1, 2021. If the animal is less than one year of age on October 1, 2021, records should reflect the time period from the date ownership was assumed to October 1, 2021. FFA participants may use the same publication.
CLASS 1: Junior
CLASS 2: Intermediate
CLASS 3: Senior |
Premium Schedule
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2nd
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3rd
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4th
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5th
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$25
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$20
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$15
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$10
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$5
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FIRST PLACE – Rosette
SECOND PLACE – Rosette
THIRD PLACE – Rosette
FOURTH PLACE – Rosette
FIFTH PLACE – Rosette
All other placings receive NFF participation ribbons |
DIVISION J – 4-H & FFA DAIRY HERDSMAN CONTEST
Will be awarded to youth who keep their areas, cows, and alleyways neat and clean while being courteous and informative to other exhibitors and the fair-going public. Exhibitors are encouraged to decorate their areas tastefully, but this will not be included in the judging for herdsman.
CLASS 1 – JUNIOR DIVISION
Any 4-H or FFA member who reaches his/her 8th birthday by September 1st of the current 4-H year and has not passed his/her 11th birthday by September 1st of the current 4-H year.
CLASS 2 – INTERMEDIATE DIVISION
Any 4-H or FFA member who reaches his/her 11th birthday by September 1st of the current 4-H year and has not passed his/her 13th birthday by September 1st of the current 4-H year.
CLASS 3 – SENIOR DIVISION
Any 4-H or FFA member who reaches his/her 13th birthday by September 1st of the current 4-H year and has not passed his/her 19th birthday or graduated from high school prior to September 1st of the current 4-H year. |
Premium Schedule
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2nd
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$25 & Plaque
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$20 & Rosette
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