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4-H/FFA “SALE OF CHAMPIONS”

Saturday, August 6, 2011
Cattlemen's Barn 
Buyer’s Meal: 5:30 pm
Auction: 7:00 pm

Sale of champions and Livestock Auction Sell Order:

  1. Grand Champions of each species
  2. Reserve Grand Champions of each species
  3. Other 4-H/FFA Market Animals

 Rules:

  1. Each 4-H/FFA member is allowed to sell one animal at the auction, unless they have Grand Champion or Reserve Grand Champion. 4-H/FFA members winning Grand or Reserve Grand Champion(s) may sell in addition to that animal, no more than one other animal of a different species.
  2. The projects will include: Sheep, Swine, Beef, Goats, Rabbits, Poultry, Dairy, Feeder Calf.
  3. This is an excellent opportunity for business’ organizations and individuals not only to reward a 4-H/FFA member for their effort, but also receive some positive public rela- tions with the young people.
  4. 2011 Sale Order yet to be determined. Grand Champions of all species will sell first, then Reserve Grand Champions of all species will sell second, and other animals of all species will sell last.
  5. Dairy goats, dairy cattle, and breeding animals may be substituted for an animal of the same species because they are irreplaceable.
  6. See 4-H/FFA Livestock Program Rules & Regulations elsewhere in the Fair Book.

 

 

GRANT COUNTY 4-H/FFA LIVESTOCK PROGRAM RULES & REGULATIONS

  1. Projects are open to Grant County 4-H/FFA Members only.
  2. The projects will include lambs, hogs, cattle (beef and dairy), goats (dairy and market), rabbits, and poultry.
  3. All animals must be owned and under continuous care of the 4-H/FFA member.
  4. All animals must have appropriate identification that will be furnished by the 4-H/FFA Livestock Committee.  All animals must be at the fairgrounds for weighing and identification on their designated date, these dates will be scheduled by the livestock leaders.
  5. All animals will be required to have appropriate health papers as required by state, and they must be in the member’s possession on the day of the show.
  6. 4-H/FFA members will be required to have animals officially weighed in by their registration deadline.  Specific weight limits have been set for market lambs, hogs, and cattle.
  7. Care and maintenance of the project animals shall be the responsibility of the 4-H/FFA member.  Visits by the livestock committee and/or the agent may be made during the project year.
  8. All premiums will be awarded according to the Fair Book.
  9. All 4-H/FFA members are responsible for purchasing the approved project book for each species that the member intends to show.  Project books will be available at the Extension Office at cost.
  10. All 4-H/FFA Livestock participants must complete a project record book for each animal species they intend to show.  To be eligible to show, projects must be turned in to the Grant County Extension Office no later than 4:30 pm, Friday, July 10, 2010.  Project books will be checked and returned to participant for completion.  The completed project book must be turned in with buyer’s thank you letter in order to receive sale check.
  11. All 4-H/FFA Livestock program participants must attend the mandatory meeting plus 6 hours of educational events as mandated by the Livestock Volunteer Certification Program.
  12. All educational hours must be completed before that species weigh-in/tattoo date.
  13. All participants must setup or takedown at a show in order to sell at the auction.
  14. When business or person(s) donates the animal back, it is the property of the 4-H/FFA Livestock Committee.
  15. The 4-H/FFA member is not to approach the buyer except to say “thank you”.

 

Show and Sale

  1. The shows for the project animals will be held at the Grant County Fairgrounds.
  2. The sale will begin promptly at 7:00 pm the last Saturday night of the fair.
  3. 4-H/FFA members may show as many different species as desired (maximum 2 entries per class).
  4. 4-H/FFA members winning Grand or Reserve Grand Champion(s) may sell in addition to that animal, no more than one other animal of a different species.  All other members may sell one animal.  4-H/FFA member winning Grand or Reserve Champion(s) cannot sell more than two (2) animals at the livestock sale.
  5. All animals must be broke to show.
  6. All members must be present for show and show their own animals for all species.  In case of illnesses, or two in the same class, or circumstance beyond 4-H’ers control, a “special exception” by the 4-H Agent or FFA Advisor may be made, allowing another member of the club to show the animal.
  7. A commission of 5% of sale price will be charged.  These funds will be used by the 4-H/FFA Livestock Committee to purchase supplies, trophies, and other materials as needed to support the Livestock Program.
  8. Any animal donated back by the buyer will become property of the Grant County 4-H/FFA Livestock Committee.  Proceeds from the commission will be used for the benefit of the 4-H/FFA Livestock Program.
  9. Questions on rules will be referred to the 4-H Agent or FFA Advisor.  Their decision is final.  The 4-H Agent or FFA Advisor has final say over who has and has not completed the requirements for the sale within their respective youth agencies.
  10. Opportunities for clinics, tours, and group activities will be provided.  All are encouraged to attend and participate.  In order to sell at the “Sale of Champions”, the 4-H/FFA member must have completed 6 hours of educational events before that species weigh-in/tag/tattoo date.
  11. Any exhibitor wishing to sell their animal in the auction must submit the name and complete address of at least two prospective buyers they have personally contacted, individuals or business, to the Grant County Extension Office no later than June 1, 2010.  For families with more than one participant in the 4-H/FFA Livestock Program, please contact different buyers for each participant.
  12. If the 4-H/FFA member would like to keep the Grand or Reserve Grand Champion, the member must sell another animal, broke to lead if need be, and will be dropped to the end of the sale order.
  13. All livestock sold after Grand & Reserve Grand Champion will be by lottery.
  14. All animals for sale must be in the sale barn by 4:00 pm – the day of the sale.
  15. A cashier will handle all proceeds of the sale with checks being issued to the 4-H member.  Checks will be available no earlier than 10 working days following the sale.
  16. Members will be required to submit an appropriate “thank you” letter for the buyer, in an unsealed envelope, with complete address, and the completed project book to the Grant County Extension Office before a check is issued to the 4-H/FFA member.
  17. All 4-H/FFA Livestock participants must complete a project record book for each animal species they intend to show.  All project record books must be turned in to the Grant County Extension Office no later than 4:30 pm, Friday, July 10, 2010.  Project books will be checked and returned to participant for completion.  Completed project books must be turned in with buyer’s thank you letter in order to receive sale check.
  18. In order to sell at the “Sale of Champions”, this rule and regulation sheet plus the Youth Livestock Exhibitor Code of Practice form must be signed and returned to the Extension Office by December 1, 2009.
  19. For an animal to be eligible to sell, that animal must have entered, participated and completed the market class for that species.
  20. Any exhibitor violating the above rules shall forfeit their ability to sell at the “Sale of Champions”.  Any violation of the rules shall be reported to a representative of the Livestock Committee who in turn, shall inform the appropriate youth agency.  Said violation of the rules may, at the discretion of the 4-H Agent or FFA Advisor, result in suspension from selling and/or showing.
  21. Gate passes will be issued for the day of the show only.  No gate passes will be issued for the day of sale.  Passes will be issued as follows:  1 for 4-H member and 2 for family (regardless of how many children from that family participate in the show).