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2018-2019

Union County Fair Queen

Kaylee Mitchell

Parents are Wally Mitchell and Kim Mitchell of Clayton, NM

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2018-2019

Union County Fair Princess

Preslie Poling

Parents are Todd and Honey Poling of Clayton, NM

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2018-2019

Union County Fair Little Miss

Jada Clay

Parents are Adam and Diana Clay of Clayton, NM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

***RULES may have changed PLEASE review categories***

DIVISION I – Events Schedule Page 4

General Information & Rules Page 6

DIVISION II – Open Classes to Public- Page 8

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 64

Beef Cattle

Sheep

Goat

Swine

Horse

Rabbit

Poultry

DIVISION V – Special Events Page 90

Queen

Junior Pet Show

Junior Soil Conservation & Ranch Management

Donor Heifer

Production Steer

Goat Dressing Contest

DIVISION VI – Awards Page 108

Donors

Incentive

Previous Year Winners

Previous Year Buyers

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DIVISION I

GENERAL INFORMATION

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Union County Fair

August 7, 8, 9, & 10, 2019

**ALL TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE**

***RULES may have changed PLEASE review categories***

August 4, 2019

Families to set up for Fair @ 8 AM

August 7, 2019 (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 8, 2019 (Thursday)


8:00 am Judging Breeding & Market Sheep

12:30 pm Judging Meat Goats

6:00 pm Judging Market Swine


August 9, 2019 (Friday)


8:00 am Rabbit Judging

9:00 am Poultry Judging

10:30 am NSWCD Ranch Management Contest

3:00 pm Judge Production Steer

5:00 pm Bucket Calf Contest

5:30 pm Judging Jr Breeding Cattle & Dairy

6:00 pm Judging Market Steers


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August 10, 2019 (Saturday)


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

4:00 pm BBQ – open to public

5:45 pm Awards Program

6:00 pm Junior Livestock Sale (all sale animals except pigs pictures will be taken at sale ring)


August 11, 2019 (Sunday)

Families to tear down fair pens & clean up @ 9 AM

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NEW ENTRY DEADLINES ONLINE

FOR 4-H INDOOR EXHIBITS AND ALL 4-H or FFA LIVESTOCK PROJECTS

Online DEADLINE: August 1, 2019

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Union County Fair Board Association

PO Box 29

Clayton, NM 88415

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Peddlers’ Market – Friday - Saturday

Union County Fair Association (UCFA)

General Rules and Regulations

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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.

13. 4-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.



NOT OPEN CLASSES TO PUBLIC IN TIN BARN

ALL BEDDING IN LIVESTOCK BARN WILL BE WOOD CHIPS ONLY!!!! No Chips

allowed in the Sheep and Goat Pens.

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Judges 2019

Beef: Johnny Treichel Clarendon, TX

Swine: Michael Gustafson Oklahoma City, OK

Sheep: Marvin Enser San Angelo, TX

Horse: Jenny Vance Tucumcari, NM

Rabbit: Teresa Dasautell Beulah, TX

Poultry: Teresa Dasautell Beulah, TX

Goat: Marvin Enser San Angelo, TX

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Union County Fair Association

Board of Directors 2018-2019

Tommy Jantz . . . . . . . . . President

Chad Deason . . . . . . Vice President

Wanette Davis . . . . . Secretary/Treasurer

Billy Crisp . . . . . . . . . . Member

Justin Drumm. . . . . . . . Member

Seth Owensby ……… Member

Justin Bennett . . . . . . . . .Member

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Tommy Jantz. . . . . . . . . . . General Superintendent

Wanette Davis/TalishaValdez . . . . . . . General Superintendent to Open Barn Exhibits

Fawn Weese. . . . . . Assistant Superintendent to Open Barn Exhibits

Talisha Valdez ………………………General Superintendents to 4-H Barn Exhibits

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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

Talisha Valdez . . . . . . County Extension Ag/4-H Agent/Director

DeAnn Torres. .. . . . . . Admin Asst. Ag/4-H

Brittany Gibbs . . . . . . . . . Ext Office Secretary

Vocational Agriculture Teachers

Matt Evans. . . . . . . . . . . . . Clayton

Ginger Doherty. . . . . . . . . . . Des Moines

Photography by Patricia Isbell

patriciaisbellphotography.com

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Union County Extension Council Awards

DIVISION II

OPEN CLASSES TO PUBLIC

General Rules page 6

Special Rules page 9 Handicrafts page 11

Creative Crafts page 15

Gardening page 18

Baking page 20

Canning page 24

Photography page 28

Women’s Club Booths page 29

Art Department page 30

3 Triangle Cattle Awards

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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:

1st - $15.00, 2nd- $10.00, and 3rd - $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 $25.00.

4. The Grand Champion will not be eligible to win this prize and award for the following year, but will be

eligible the second year.

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OPEN CLASS DIVISION Superintendent: 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.

10. Not required to enter online.

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 1st through 5th place in all classes at the Judge’s discretion.

SIX DIVISIONS:

Handicrafts

Creative Crafts

Garden

Baked Products

Canned Products

Photography

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HANDICRAFTS DIVISION

Rules:

1. General Rules apply (page 6) 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

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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

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118 Clothing accessories

a. Socks b. Slippers c. Hat/Cap

d. Scarf e. Gloves or Mittens f. Belt or Sash

119 Doilies under 14”

120 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)

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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

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CREATIVE CRAFTS DIVISION

RULES:

1. General Rules apply (page 6) 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

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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

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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 4th

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

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GARDEN DIVISION

RULES:

1. General Rules apply (page 6) and Special rules (page 9).



4. NO more than one sample of any variety of farm products grown on the same farm may be entered for

premium.


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

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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)

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BAKED PRODUCTS DIVISION

RULES:

1. General rules apply (page 6) and Special Rules (page 9).


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.


I. Bread exhibits are: 3 rolls or 1 loaf.

II. Bread score card:

General Appearance………………….. ..20 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

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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

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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………………………... 100 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)

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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)

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CANNED PRODUCTS DIVISION

RULES:

1. General rules apply (page 6) and Special Rules (page 9).



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

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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

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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

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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

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PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION

RULES:


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 6) 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

OTHER PHOTOGRAPHY:

735 Photo Book

736 Photo Scrapbook

737 Photo Cards

738 Metal/Tin Photography

739 Other

740 Computer Generated or Enhanced

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WOMEN’S CLUB BOOTH DIVISION

PREMIUMS: 1ST - $10.00, 2ND - $7.50, 3RD & 4th & 5TH 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:

a. Educational

b. Special Interest

c. General Variety Craft

RULES:

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

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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 6).

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

13. NOT required to enter online.

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 **************************************

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DIVISION III

JUNIOR DIVISION INSIDE EXHIBITS

Home Economics/General: General Rules

4-H Project Exhibit Rules

4-H Home Economics page 34-37

Creative Fun for 9 yrs olds

Clothing

Quilting

Creative Arts page 37-44

Leathercraft

Braiding

Weaving

Embroidery

Fibercraft

Cross Stitch

Crochet

Needlepoint

Macrame

Knitting

Ceramics

Photography

Duded Up Denim

Jewelry Making

Origami

Home Management Creative Living Consumer page 45 Creative Living

Arts & Crafts

Food & Nutrition page 46-49 Fun with 4-H Foods Quick Meals

Super Snacking Foods, Friends, Fun

Adventures with Foods Outdoor Cooking

Baking Dairy Foods

Food Preservation page 49-50

Engineering Science page 51-54 Welding Small Engines

Wood Science Rocketry

Electric Robotics

Small Engines

Natural Science page 55 Entomology Shooting sports

Wildlife Sports Fishing

Creative Living page 56 Housing and Interior

Consumer Education

Family Life

Horticulture and Agronomy page 57-58 Plant & Soil Science

Gardening

Forestry

Animal Science page 58

Personal Growth page 59-60

Welcome to 4-H Leadership

New Mexico Round-up Computer

New Mexico Flavor Public Speaking

Uniquely New Mexico Digital Story

Health and Safety Citizenship

Open Junior Home Ec. Page 61-63

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4-H PROJECT EXHIBITS

HOME ECONOMICS AND HANDICRAFTS

Superintendent: Talisha Valdez

Must be a 4-Her in good standing in Union County


FOR 4-H INDOOR EXHIBITS AND ALL LIVESTOCK PROJECTS

ALL 4-H TIN BARN ENTRIES WILL BE ENTERED ONLINE BY AUGUST 1.

1. Exhibits to be checked in between 9:00 am and 10:00 am Wednesday.

2. General Rules apply. (page 6)

3. ALL Exhibits MUST match 4-H requirements. Please make sure to meet the

requirements of the project. (See 4-H Green Sheets for requirements)

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.

7. 4-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 28”.

13. In all Self-Determined projects – exhibit plus record sheet must be exhibited.

14. Ribbons will be given for 1st through 5th places.

15. Articles listed with an asterisk (*) will not be eligible for the New Mexico State

Fair (NMSF).

16. Do NOT Remove 1st place items from Fair grounds unless these items do not qualify for state fair.

First 1st place items will be taken to NMSF.

Exhibit Sizing Guidelines: (PLEASE READ GREEN SHEETS)

a. Posters-may be no larger than 14 x 22 inches (this is half of a standard sheet of poster board).

Posters are defined as any flat paper, foam board, cardboard, or other backing appropriate for

hanging on the wall for display. Flat items placed on placed stands or with stands attached will be

considered posters and the stands will not be utilized for display.

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b. Display Boards- may be no larger than 18 x 48 inches (this is a small size display board, or half of a

standard display board.) Display boards are defined as scored, freestanding science boards that may be

purchased at any school supply store. These are boards made freestanding by the sides being folded in

slightly.

c. Other Exhibit Boards-bases for three dimensional vertical displays may be no larger than 24 x 24

inches. A vertical display is defined as an exhibit with a solid base were the exhibit itself rises up. This

would apply to small engines, Self-Determined, or any other appropriate 3-D Display.

d. Project Specific Boards-Some project boards are given specific measurements within the project. For

example, Leathercraft and braiding have guidelines in the project book. If an exhibit is defined by the

project book that is the rule members must follow.

E. Photography Exhibits-See specific sizing guidelines under the Photography Section. Photos may be

mounted or matted with a material strong enough to withstand transport and display (cardboard, mat

board, poster board, etc). We are not responsible for lost or damaged photos – please keep a copy of all

prints submitted.

Exhibited in the “tin barn” – east side of fair barn

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

SPECIAL AWARDS

There will be cash awards given in this division instead of premiums. The awards will be based on a

point system:

1st – 5 pts, 2nd – 4 pts, 3rd – 3 pts, 4th – 2 pts, 5th – 1 pts.

The exhibitor with the highest number of points will win:

1st - $25.00

2nd $15.00

3rd - $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.

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4-H HOME ECONOMICS

CREATIVE FUN FOR 9 YEAR OLDS:

*Union County Project Only*

C-25 Apron

C-26 a (3) No Bake Cookies

b (3) Confetti Chews

c (3) Chocolate Whirls

d (3) Orange Tumbles

e (3) Ribbon Bars

C-27 Mini Tack Board

* Items are not eligible for the New Mexico State Fair.

CLOTHING

SEWING I:

Clothing – Skirt and 1 other required:

1100 Sewing Tool Kit

1101 Simple Gathered Skirt

1102 Quick and Easy Tote Bag

1103 Scrunchie

C-1100 Other Beginning Items

SEWING II:

Clothing – Two of the following:

1104 Patchwork Pillow

1105 Handy Dandy Apron

1106 X-tra Special Shirt

1107 X-citing pants or shorts

MIX AND MATCH I:

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.

One Garment MUST include a zipper

1108 Sam the Slinky Snake

1109 Skirt and Top

1110 Vest and Skirt/pants or jacket is acceptable in place of a vest

1111 Pants/Shorts and Top

1112 Jumper and Top or a dress is acceptable

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. Any zipper technique is acceptable

as long as at least one garment has a zipper.

1113 Top and skirt

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1114 Top and pants/shorts

1115 Jumper and top

1116 Outfit with 3 pieces

1117 Vest and pant/shirt

1118 Lets make a T-shirt

SEW AND GO:

Novice: Quick sack.

Junior: Quick Sack or Handy Duffle Bag or both.

Senior: Jumbo garment bag, Super duffle bag or both.

1119 Quick sack

1120 Jumbo garment bag

1121 Handy Duffle bag

1122 Super Duffle bag

CREATIVE TOUCHES:

Exhibit one of the following:

1123 Embellished shirt-denim, sweatshirt, or T-shirt using techniques in project book

1124 Embellished jacket

1125 Embellished vest

1126 Embellished pants

1127 Accessories – decorated tote bag, shoes, hat, socks

SERGER:

Exhibit tone of the following:

1169 Tissue Holder Cover

1170 Eye Glasses Case

1171 Book Cover

1172 Tote Bag

1173 T-shirt

1174 Running Shorts

1175 T-shirt Dress

1176 Half Slip

1177 Fringed skirt and shawl

1178 Scarf

1179 Placements mats and napkins (Set of 4)

1180 Advanced Garment

1181 Self -Determined with record sheet

SENIOR CLOTHING – INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

CASUAL WEAR:

Exhibit at least one of the following:

1128 Casual Dress 1 or 2 pc

1129 Pants or slacks with blouse or shirt

1130 Shorts and top (2 pcs)

1131 Skirt and top (2 pcs)

1132 Jumper and blouse (2 pcs)

1133 Jumpsuit

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COORDINATES:


1134 Coordinates – Skirt/short/pants/vest/jacket/ dress (3 pieces)

1135 Coordinates – Skirt/short/pants/vest/jacket/ dress (4 pieces)

DRESS-UP ATTIRE:


1138 Dress (non-formal)

1139 Suit (at least 2 pieces)

1140 Dress and jacket (2 pieces)

FORMAL WEAR:

Construct an after-six, formal or prom outfit.

1141 Prom dress or bridesmaid dress – short

1142 Prom dress or bridesmaid dress – long

1143 Wedding Dress

1144 Tuxedo

1145 Cutaway coat and slacks

CREATIVE DESIGN:

All garments must be original design or adaption of the exhibitor.

1146 Shirt/Blouse

1147 Pants/Shorts/Skirt

1148 Dress

1149 Two piece outfit: shirt and pants or skirt

1150 Three piece outfit: jacket, shirt, and pants or skirt

FASHION MAGIC SERIES (Pilot)

Senior level: Exhibit one of the following

FASHION MAGIC WARDROBE PLANNING:

1164 Planning Notebook and Clothing ensemble

1165 Wardrobe Planning Exhibit

FASHION MAGIC CLOTHING COORDINATION:

1166 Coordination Notebook and clothing ensemble

1167 Coordinated Outfit

FASHION CONSUMERISM AND CAREERS:

1168 Fashion Consumerism and careers

QUILTING:

1182 Quick & Easy Throw

1183 Rag Throw

1184 Large Rag Quilt

1185 Rail Fence Throw – quilted by member (tied, hand or machine quilted)

1186 Rail Fence Throw – quilted by other

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1187 Rail Fence Quilt - quilted by member (tied, hand or machine quilted)

1188 Rail Fence Quilt – quilted by other

1189 9-Patch Throw - quilted by member (tied, hand or machine quilted)

1190 9-Patch Throw – quilted by other

1191 9-Patch Quilt - quilted by member (tied, hand or machine quilted)

1192 9-Patch Quilt – quilted by other

1193 Quick & Easy Pillowcase

1194 Rag Quilt Pillow

1195 Rail Fence Pillow

1196 9-Patch Pillow

1198 * Self-determined Advanced Quilting exhibit including Self-Determined Record Sheet

CREATIVE ARTS

LEATHERCRAFT

Label your display with the correct information

*Items are not eligible for the New Mexico State Fair

UNIT I: Leathercraft I - NO Carving and NO use of swivel knife

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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.

705 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.

Must complete three articles of the article below, two of which include lacing.

700 Coaster

701 Dog Collar

702 Coin Purse

703 Knife Sheath

*C-700 comb case

*C-700A bag tag

*C-700B key case

*C-700C bookmark

704 Other stamped item

UNIT II: Leathercraft II

706 Exhibit board with samples and two complete articles which include lacing at least one of which is

double loop lacing.

A. Exhibit Board: on a 12”x18”x1/8”or ¼” preferable piece of pegboard, 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.

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3. Use of beveler and backgrounder.

4. Completely tooled sample with decorative cuts.

5. Finish samples using clear finish only.

B. Snap Fastener.

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.

Roper wallet/check book cover

Money clipper wallet

Belt

Purse

Wristband

Knife pouch

Bookmark

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.

707 Wallet/check book cover

708 Belt

709 Chaps/chinks

710 Purse/bag

711 Notebook

712 Home or office accessory

713 Tack & saddle

714 Gun cases/holsters

715 Saddle

716 Any other small

717 Any other large

Self Determined

718 Advanced Leathercraft exhibit including SD record form.

BRAIDING:

UNIT I:

Exhibit board, should be 14 x 20 x 1/8” or ¼” (preferably peg board), with samples at least 6” long and

three completed articles which may be attached only board qualifies for NMSF.

725 Exhibit board with attached samples.

1. 3 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.

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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.

*725-C 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:

726 Exhibit board same size as Unit I with the following samples.

1. 5 plait flat braid.

2. 6 plait flat braid.

3. 6 plait split braid.

4. 8 plait braid.

5. 8 plait split

6. 10 plaid sisal with fluffed ends

7. 10 plait braid

8. 8 plaid sample of your own design.

9. 6 plaid sample of own design.

10. 4 plaid loop end

11. 3 Completed Articles – DO NOT attach.

The following articles may be entered in addition to the above, this is strictly optional. The following

exhibits are not eligible for the NMSF.

*726- C 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

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727 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.

728 Self-Determined advanced braiding exhibit including SD project sheet.

WEAVING:

UNIT I:

832 Woven Coasters

UNIT II:

831 Constructed Loom

UNIT III:

833 Woven Placemat

UNIT IV:

834 Self determined project plus record sheet

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.

800 Article for self: shirt, pants, purse, scarf, vest, etc.

801 Article for home: pillow top, placemat and napkin, pillowcase, picture, etc.

UNIT II:

Exhibit an article which shows at least one of the following:

802 Appropriate use of at least 10 basic stitches using at least two types of yarn.

C-802 *Finishing techniques appropriate for the background fabrics used for the projects.

C-803 *Article or original design (attach pattern).

UNIT III:

Exhibit one article in each of the following classes:

803 Article using Colcha or crewel for yourself.

804 Article using Crewel or colcha for your home.

*Items are not eligible for the New Mexico State Fair.

FIBERCRAFT

C-804 *Other

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CROSS-STITCH

UNIT I:


805 Article using pre-stamped design

806 Article using embroidery transfer design

UNIT II:


807 Article on even weave from charted design

808 Article on gingham from charted design

809 Article on perforated paper from charted design

UNIT III:


810 Article with design charted from a picture

811 Article with design from an original chart

812 Article done in Assisi

CROCHET

UNIT I:

Both required using a 4-ply yarn and crochet thread:

819 Article using single and double crochet stitches

820 Article using granny square design

UNIT II:

Both required:

821 Article of yarn using basic crochet stitches and one or more pattern stitches

822 Article of threat using basic stitches and one or more pattern stitches

UNIT III:

One item required:

823 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:

813 Design article in half cross-stitch

814 Design article in half cross-stitch and continental stitch

UNIT II:

Exhibit two articles:

815 Sample with 12 stitch variations: picture, pillow top, book cover or other item

816 Knife-edge pillow or picture with at least 6 stitch variations

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UNIT III:


817 Article in Bargello, Florentine, Hungarian, Parisian, brick or upright Gobelin stitch

818 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:

824 Two small articles illustrated square and half hitch knots and their variations.

UNIT II:

825 Two articles using different knots or knot variations. Use a different yarn for each article.

UNIT III:

826 Article of original design with chart

KNITTING

827 Unit 1 – two small articles, basic knitting stitches

828 Unit II – two knitting articles

829 Unit III – garment or large article

830 Unit III – mitten, socks or hat knitted

CERAMICS

UNIT I, II or III:

Exhibit at least one article in the unit you are in:

900 One glazed item

901 One under-glazed item – a ceramic color was used under a glaze

902 One over-glazed item – decorative finish was fired on a glazed surface

903 One unfired finish item – stains, dry brush, gold leaf, air brush, etc.

904 One hand molded clay item

905 One green-ware adaptation item

906 Self-Determined Advanced Ceramics with record sheet form

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 for each photo.

UNIT I – FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY:

Exhibit three of the following:

1000 Set of two portraits (same individual- Using same landscape/using same portrait position)

1001 a Set of 2 Shadow Photos (1 with casting shadow/1 with shadow only)

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1002 Trick Photo

1003 Same subject taken front, back, side and top lighting (4 photos)

1004 Set of Birds eye view and Bugs eye view photos (2 photos)

1005 Black and White photo

1006 Flash photo

UNIT II – CONTROLLING THE IMAGE:


1007 Photo showing good composition

1008 Action Photo

1009 Photo set taken at night

1010 Silhouette Photo

1011 Set of 5 photos that build a photo

UNIT III – MASTERING PHOTOGRAPY:


1012 Reflection Photo

1013 Still-life photo

1014 Portrait Photo

1015 Display of 3 photos for a marketing brochure

1016 Exhibit of 5 specialty photos (photos using special lens, special effects, lighting and/or other

specialized equipment labelled for techniques)

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY:


1017 Display of your five (5) favorite photos with captions

1018 Display of three (3) news events

1019 Color photo converted to black and white-must include original photo

1020 Black and white photo with some color added-Must include original b/w photo

1021 Photo with added vignette and background must include original photo

1022 Photo documenting a 4-H event with caption

SELF-DETERMINED – ADVANCED:

1024 Exhibit including Self-Determined Record Sheet

SCRAPBOOKING:

Exhibit two of the following:

1025 One scrapbook page is an 8.5” x 11” or 12” x 12” format

1026 Two scrapbook pages in a 8.5” x 11” or 12” x 12” format that go together in a set (a two

page spread)

1027 One completed theme album of any size

1028 One completed gift album of any size

1029 One covered photo album

1030 Self-determined Advanced Scrapbooking exhibit including Self-determined Record Sheet

DUDED UP DENIM:


1040 Pocket Purse

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1041 Pot Holder

1042 Apron

1043 Pocket Frame

1044 Magnetic Board

1045 Rag Quilt

1046 Any other item from the project book.

JEWELRY MAKING

You must exhibit 3 of the following

1050 Pair of Earrings

1051 Keychain

1052 Leather Bracelet

1053 Necklace

1054 Bookmark

1055 One complete set: including earrings, necklace and bracelet

1056 Jewelry Business Portfolio: including business name, logo, outline of 5 step marketing plan and

product pricing worksheets

1057 Other item using memory wire, elastic bead cord or flex bead cord

1058 Self-determined Advanced Jewelry exhibit including Self-Determined Record Sheet

Origami You must exhibit 1 of the following

1070 Origami Exhibit – types of paper, techniques, history, etc

1071 Origami House

1072 Origami Piano

1073 Origami Crane

1074 Origami Ball

1075 Origami Four Leaf Clover

1076 Origami Item not in project manual

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HOME MANAGEMENT/CREATIVELIVING CONSUMER ED

*Items are not eligible for the New Mexico State Fair.

CREATIVE LIVING:

Exhibit at least two of the following:

1600 Stenciled item

1601 Framed Fabric

1602 Simple Covered Can

1603 Advanced covered can

1604 Mini tack board

1605 Mounted Poster

1606 Covered book

1607 Covered brick doorstop/bookend

1608 Articles for living room

1609 Articles for bedroom

1610 Articles for kitchen

1611 Articles for bathroom

1612 Articles for specialty room

1613 Self-determined

Arts and Crafts: ALL Arts and Crafts must contain the Self-determined form when the projects are entered at

County and State Fair.

1800 Arts

1801 Crafts

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FOOD & NUTRITION

FUN WITH 4-H FOODS:

C-198 3 no bake peanut butter cookies

C-199 Small individual fruit cobbler

C-200 Granola (1/2 pint jar)

C-201 Whole wheat biscuits (3)

C-202 Pretzels (3)

SUPER SNACKING:

1225 Completed super snack record form

1226 Super snacking exhibit

1230 Self-Determined with record sheet

ADVENTURES WITH FOODS:


1200 Trail Mix in ½ pint jar

1201 Butterscotch fingers (3)

1202 Oatmeal cookies (3)

1203 Peanut Butter Cookies (3)

1204 Completed project book

QUICK MEALS:


1205 Spice Granola Cereal ½ pint jar

1206 Breakfast bars (3)

1207 Oatmeal applesauce cookies (3)

1208 Menu for a day (mounted)

1209 Completed project workbook

FOOD, FRIENDS, FUN:

Exhibit at least two of the followings:

1210 Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins (3)

1211 Plan a Party Guide (mounted on Firm paper)

1212 Gift from Kitchen


OUTDOOR COOKING

Unit 1 –on the Grill

Must exhibit one of the following:

1214 Grilling exhibit

1215 Grilling Recipe (original or adapted mounted on firm paper 8 ½ x 11)

1216 Grilling Menu Planning Worksheet

Unit II- Going Dutch

1217 Dutch oven exhibit

1218 Dutch Oven Recipe (original or adapted- mounted on firm paper 8½” x 11)

1219 Completed Dutch oven menu planning worksheet.

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BAKING (Food and Nutrition)

UNIT I:


1300 3 Biscuits

1301 3 Plain muffins

1302 3 Chocolate Chip cookies

1303 Sugar Cookies (round, plain, un-iced)

*C-1300 3 Chocolate Drop cookies

*C-1300-A 3 Peanut Butter cookies

*C-1300-B 3 Oatmeal cookies


UNIT II:


1304 Banana Nut Bread loaf

1305 Quick Coffee Cake (two 3”x3” squares)

1306 Three (3) Brown Sugar nut Cookies

1307 3 Jam Thumbprint cookies

1308 2 Plain Brownies (two 3”x3” squares)

1309 Cornbread (two 3”x3” squares)

*C-1301 Zucchini Bread loaf

*C-1301-A 3 Peanut Butter Blossoms

*C-1301-B 3 Butterscotch Bars

*C-1301-C Gingerbread


UNIT III Breads:


1310 3 Cinnamon Rolls un-iced

1311 3 whole wheat refrigerator rolls

1312 1 9x5 loaf white yeast bread

1313 3 crescent rolls

1314 3 Angel Biscuits

1315 1 loaf or 3 rolls of any other specialty bread

PIES AND PASTRIES:


1316 One 8” or 9” double crust peach or apricot

1317 Berry Pie

1318 Two fruit filled turnovers empanadas

1319 Apple Pie

*C-1316 8” Pie Crust

CAKES:

Must choose at least one:

1320 8” or 9” round yellow cake, unfrosted

1321 White or Yellow 2-Layer Cake with plain butter cream frosting

1322 Chocolate 2-Layer Cake with Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting

1323 Sponge Cake Unfrosted

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1324 Angel Food Cake Unfrosted

1325 Pound Cake Unfrosted

1326 German Chocolate Cake

1327 Jelly Roll

1328 Apple Bundt Cake – unfrosted

*C-1320 any other specialty cake or every day cake

*C-1320-A any other everyday cake

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:

1340 Unit 1- One decorated single layer cake: 8”-9” round, square or 9x13 using edible decorations, no

decorator tips, character pans or cut up cakes.

1341 Unit 2 –One decorated single layer cake using writing, leaf and star tips.

1342 Unit 3 – One decorated two layered cake using the 4-5 tips writing, leaf and star tips in decorating,

a side border and demonstrate figure piping.

Unit 4 – Unit 5 - Unit 6

1343 One decorated character cake which resembles the shape of a character or object made without

cutting.

1344 Three (3) decorated cupcakes of a similar design or theme.

1345 Character or design using a single layer of cupcakes on one cake board no larger than 9”x13”

1346 One decorated cup-up cake using three different types of tips (frosting, edible materials-including

royal icing and fondant are allowed) (internal non-edible supports allowed, but must not show.)

Unit 7 – Unit 8 - Unit 9 1347 One two-layer 8”, 9” or 10” cake using a minimum of one flat surface flower, one flower made on

a flat flower nail, one border and one side trim.

1348 One decorated two-layer 8”, 9” or 10” cake using fondant and gum paste decorations as well as

any skills from Units 3-7.

1349 One Decorated two layer 8”, 9”, or 10” cake using string work flower(s) made on a lilly flower

nail and border.

Unit 10 – Unit 11 - Unit 12 (Seniors Only)

1350 One decorated cake of three or more tiers of graduated sizes, using supports and separator plates.

Pillars may be used, but are not required. A border is required.

1351 One molded or shaped object may be on a decorated cake or an independent display in a

case (no larger than 10 inches) to protect the item from harm.

1352 One detailed notebook describing your cake decoration project including goals, plans,

accomplishments, evaluations and photos.

DAIRY FOODS

UNIT I MILK:


1400 Buttermilk Cornbread (1) 3” piece

1401 Oatmeal cookies (3)

1402 Complete project book

UNIT II ICE CREAM:

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1403 Granola cookies (3)


UNIT III CHEESE:


1405 Cheese Sticks


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

1500 Home Freezer inventory Record

1501 Menu Plan for 3 meals using frozen food in your freezer inventory

DRYING:

Exhibit at least one of the four posters:

1502 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.

1503 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 and date.

1504 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 and date prepared.

1505 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:

Pickles

1506 Relish

1507 Bread & Butter

1508 Fresh pack dill pickles

Tomatoes

1509 Tomatoes, in juice

1510 Tomato Salsa

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Fruit:

1511 Peaches

Apricots

Nectarins

Pears

1512 Berries

1513 Cherries

1514 Any variety jelly

1515 Any variety jam

1516 No sugar jelly or jam

FOODS FOR THE FUTURE III:

PRESSURE COOKING: Exhibit at least three of the following in standard canning jars:

1517 Green Beans

1518 Chile Peppers

1519 Corn, Whole Kernel

1520 Carrots

1521 Green Peas

1522 Spaghetti Sauce without meat

1523 Dried beans or peas

SELF-DETERMINED FOOD PRESERVATION:

1524 Exhibit plus record sheet

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ENGINEERING SCIENCE

WELDING

UNIT I:

No grinding or cleanup of cutting done in Unit I.


325 Exhibit name plate no larger than 12” x 24” x 1/4” or 3/16 ” thick

326 Silhouettes (set of 4 animals) ¼” or 3/16” thick (4 NRA small bore rifle regulation animals)

327 4-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).

UNT II:


328 Skill Plate

329 Adjustable saw horse

SELF-DETERMINED WELDING:

330 Advanced Welding Exhibit including SD project form

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WOOD SCIENCE:

Articles for Unit I, II, III for self, home and workshop, must be chosen from list.


UNIT I- Measuring Up:

Must exhibit at least two of the following:

336 Flower Box

337 Napkin or Letter Holder

338 Picture frame

339 Unit I project book

*C336 Wire Wigley

*C336a Nail point design

*C336b Sand paper block

*C336c Horse show tie rack

*C336d Nest shelf for robins

*C336e Stilts

*C336f Coping saw puzzle

UNIT II- Making the Cut:


340 Napkin or letter holder

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341 Bird house

342 Foot Stool

343 Unit II project book

C-340 Shifting pyramid game

*C-340a 4-H Key holder

*C-340b 4-H Book ends

*C-340c Cutting board

*C-340d Book rack

*C-340e Tool box

UNIT III- Nailing it Together:


344 Bookcase

345 Learning Tree Jigsaw Puzzle

346 Box of many uses

347 Unit III project book

*C-344 Get Along little Doggie

*C-344a Medicine cabinet barn

*C-344b Shoe shine box

*C-344c Saw horse

*C-344d Perky door knocker

*C-344e Garage creeper

*C-344f Box hockey

*C-344g Sandbox


UNIT IV- Finishing it Up:

Must exhibit at least one of the following:

348 Name plate with inlay and overlay

349 Step Stool/Chair

350 Table top Hockey Game

351 Unit IV project book

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ELECTRIC


UNIT I:


300 Flashlight

301 Simple switch

302 Electromagnet

303 Completed Magic of Electricity project book

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UNIT II: Must exhibit at least two of the following:

304 Complete Simple Circuit demonstrating DC and AC current

*C304 Simple electric meter

305 Parallel Circuit Board proper symbols

306 Series Circuit board proper symbols

*C304a Galvanoscope

307 Battery Alarm

*C304b Telegraph Station

308 Complete Investigating Electricity project book

UNIT III:

Must exhibit at least one of the following:

*C310 Extension cord

311 Poster showing circuits and swatches of the floor plan of your home including receptacles &

fixtures label with proper symbols

309 Exhibit of various electrical wires labeled with gauge, type and usage

*C310a Display of splices

310 Poster demonstrating 3 major types of light bulb

*C310b Trouble light

*C310c Test lamp

312 Completed Wired for Power Project Book

UNIT IV: Must exhibit at least one of the following:

*C313 Meter reading poster

*C313a Solar hot dog cooker

*C313b Lamp

313 Circuit using diodes. Label all parts with proper symbols

*C313c Appliance survey

*C313d Service Chart

314 Circuit that intermittently flashes the LED

315 A 6 to 8 Watt Amplifier

SELF-DETERMINED ELECTRIC:

317 Self-determined project and record sheet

Small Engine I & II

Unit I

318 Crank it up – exhibit

319 Crank it up – Complete project workbook

Unit II

320 Warm it up – exhibit

321 Warm it up – completed project workbook

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Unit III

322 Tune it up – exhibit

323 Tune it up – completed project workbook – self determined project

ROCKETRY

UNIT I:


331 Skill Level I Model rocket.

332 Skill II level rocket

UNIT II:


333 Model rocket – Multi Stages

334 Rocketry Exhibitor

SELF-DETERMINED ROCKETRY:

335 Advanced rocket project and SD record sheet

ROBOTICS

360 Self determined robotics exhibit

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NATURAL SCIENCE

ENTOMOLOGY

UNIT I:

200 Entomology I exhibit (not an insect collection)

UNIT II:

201 Exhibit Insect Collection (20 specimens from at least 5 Different orders).

UNIT III:


UNIT IV:


UNIT V:


SELF-DETERMINED ENTOMOLOGY:

205 Advanced Entomology exhibit including SD project record form.

Wildlife 206 Unit I

207 Unit II

208 Unit III

209 Unit IV

210 Self-Determined

Rifle/Shotgun/Pistol

SHOOTING SPORTS: - If you did not enter County Shooting Contest you must exhibit one of the

following.

211 Rifle exhibit showing terms, history, parts, equipment or techniques

212 Completed Rifle Member Record Book (100.F-38 N-16)

213 Pistol exhibit showing terms, history, parts, equipment or techniques

214 Shotgun exhibit showing terms, history, parts, equipment or techniques

215 Completed Shotgun Member Record Book (100.F-40 N-18)

216 Archery exhibit showing terms, history, parts, equipment or techniques

217 Completed Archery Member Record Book (100.F-41A)

218 Muzzleloading exhibit showing terms, history, parts, equipment or techniques

219 Completed Muzzleloading Member Record Book (100.F-44 N-18)

220 Self-determined advanced Shooting Sports exhibit including Self-Determined Project Record

Sheet

SPORTS FISHING (optional)

240 Poster showing common sports fishing species found in Union County and the water where they

can be found

241 Exhibit on fishing safety

242 Exhibit using rope to demonstrate tying the common knots used on fishing

243 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

244 Self-Determined project with record sheet

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CREATIVE LIVING:

UNIT I - HOUSING AND INTERIOR DESIGN:


1600 Stenciled Item

1601 Framed fabric

1602 Simple covered can

1603 Advanced covered can

1604 Mini-tack board

1605 Mounted Poster

1606 Covered Box

1607 Covered brick doorstep/bookends

1608 Article for living room

1609 Article for bedroom

1610 Article for kitchen

1611 Article for bathroom

1612 Article for Specialty Room

1613 Self-Determined advanced housing/Interior design exhibit including Self-Determined

Record Form

CONSUMER EDUCATION:

1700 Consumer Savvy Level I Exhibit

1701 Consumer Savvy Level II Exhibit

1702 Consumer Savvy Level III Exhibit

1703 Self-Determined with Record Sheet

FAMILY LIFE: Understanding Preschool children

1900 Poster showing safe and unsafe toys for young children

1901 Poster showing what member learned about young children.

Generation Celebration

1902 Photo poster of an experience with an older friend.

1903 Story told by an older person that is recorded or written with illustrations


Babysitting Basics

1905 Babysitting Resume

1906 Babysitting Advertising Flyer

1907 Babysitting Exhibit

1908 Self Determined family life exhibit

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Horticulture & Agronomy :

1. General and special rules apply.

2. Exhibits must be raised as 4-H or FFA projects.

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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.

106 Flower arrangement

107 Exhibit about either Flower gardening

109 Self-Determined Advanced Flowering with project book

112 Vegetable Basket

113 Gardening Exhibit

115 Self –determined advanced vegetable with project book

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RANGE PLANTS

Choose one of the following to exhibit:

116 Poster about Range Plant Management

117 Plant exhibit – collection of 10 plants with 3x5 labels in a NOTEBOOK

118 Self-determined advanced range plant management exhibit with project book.

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PLANT & SOIL SCIENCE


100 Poster about soils

101 Display board utilizing soils

102 Poster about plant, label different parts and functions of each part

103 Display utilizing a live plant/parts & must be labeled

104 Terrarium

105 Self-determined Advanced Plant and Soil exhibit including record book

LANDSCAPE GARDENING:

110 Landscape Gardening Exhibit

111 Self determined Landscape Gardening exhibit including record book.

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FORESTRY

119 Poster about Forestry

120 Forest Tree Collection – cross-section of tree trunk/large branch with parts labeled &

purpose of part listed

121 Self-determined advanced Forestry exhibit including Self-Determined Project Record

Form

Animal Science:

Dog Care and Training

9 Dog I: Wiggles and Wags Exhibit

10 Dog II: Bounding Away Exhibit

11 Dog III: Leading the Way Exhibit

12 Self-determined advanced Dog Care exhibit including Self-Determined Project Record

CATS

13 Cat I: Purr-fect Pals Exhibit

14 Cat II: Climbing Up Project Exhibit

15 Cat III: Leaping Forward Exhibit

16 Self-determined advanced Cat exhibit including Self-Determined Project Record Form

Rodeo 20 Rodeo Exhibit

21 Self-determined advanced Rodeo exhibit including Self-Determined Project Record Form

Veterinary Science (Seniors Only) – ANIMAL SCIENCE

33 The Normal Animal Exhibit

34 Animal Disease Exhibit

35 Animal Health and Our World Exhibit

36 Self-determined advanced Veterinary Science exhibit including Self-Determined Project

Record Form

Small Pets

37 Pet Pals Exhibit

38 Completed Pet Pals Project Workbook

39 Scurrying Ahead Exhibit

40 Completed Scurrying Ahead Project Workbook

41 Tropical Fish Exhibit

42 Hamster Exhibit

43 Guinea Pig Exhibit

44 Birds (Indoor) Exhibit

45 Self-determined advanced Small Pets exhibit including Self-Determined Project Record

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Personal Growth and Development:

Welcome to 4-H

400 4-H Banner (no larger than 18x24 inches) including name, club, county and clover

401 Decorated 4-H T-shirt (must have a 4-H theme)

402 Frame decorated with 4-H clover and slogan or motto - no larger than 9x12 inches with a

photo of 4-H members or a 4-H activity (frame may not contain glass)

403 Poster showing your participation in a 4-H event or activity

406 Self-determined advanced 4-H Growth and Development exhibit including Self-

Determined Project Record Form

Leadership

417 Leadership I – Poster demonstrating personal leadership

418 Leadership II – Photo story showing personal leadership event

419 Leadership III – Written goals, action plan and results of a leadership event encouraging

leadership in others

420 Self-determined advanced Leadership exhibit including Self-Determined Project Record

COMPUTER

600 Self-determined Computer exhibit including Self-Determined Project Record Form

PUBLIC SPEAKING

421 Written speech on a topic of choice given at a 4-H Event

422 Portfolio on a speech given at a 4-H Event

423 Picture Display of Visual Aids

424 Video of Speech

425 Written story of your Public Speaking experience

426 Self-determined advanced Public Speaking exhibit including Self-Determined Project

Record Form

DIGITAL STORY TELLING

429 Exhibit about Digital Story Telling

430 Digital Story with a 4-H Theme

431 Digital Story with a non-4-H Theme

HEALTH AND SAFETY

407 Sports Fitness exhibit

408 Self-determined Physical Fitness exhibit including Self-Determined Project Record Form

409 Self-determined Health exhibit including Self-Determined Project Record Form

410 Self-determined Safety exhibit including Self-Determined Project Record Form

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CITIZENSHIP

411 Unit I – My Clubs and Groups project exhibit

412 Unit II – My Community project exhibit

413 Unit III – My Heritage project exhibit

414 Unit IV – My Government project exhibit

415 Unit V – My World project exhibit

416 Self-determined advanced Citizenship exhibit including Self-Determined Project Record

NEW MEXICO ROUND-UP:


516 Rope Article

517 Plate of three (3) sourdough biscuits

518 Beef Jerky – four (4) strips

519 Trail Mix (1/2 pint jar)

520 Poster of Your County Agricultural Products

521 Poster on the Cattle Industry in New Mexico

522 Poster on the Sheep Industry in New Mexico

523 Craft of Your Choice using a recycled boot

530 Self-determined advanced Cultural Education exhibit including Self-Determined Project

Record

NEW MEXICO FLAVOR:


502 Plate of three (3) flour tortillas (specify flour type)

503 Chile Ristra

504 Recipe Box with recipes

505 Plate of three (3) biscochitos

506 Plate of three (3) NM Wedding Cookies

507 Plate of three (3) corn tortillas

508 Plate of three (3) empanadas

UNIQUELY NEW MEXICO:


509 Journal about a County Trip

510 Sand Art Article

511 Tin Art Article

512 Corn Necklace

513 Cornhusk Doll

514 Piñata

515 Craft of Your Choice (must pertain to New Mexico)

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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:

C600 Blouse

C601 Skirt

C602 Shorts or pant

C603 Sweat suit

C604 Garment made from a kit

C605 Jumper

C606 Accessories

C607 Coordinated outfit

C608 Dress

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NEEDLE ART:

C609 Needlepoint

C610 Embroidery

C611 Cross Stitch

C612 Decorated Garment

C613 Plastic Canvas

C614 Any other article

C615 Quilt

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BAKED FOODS – BREADS:

C620 Biscuits

C621 Nut bread

C622 Yeast Bread, loaf

C623 Sweet Yeast Rolls (3)

C624 Muffins

C625 Brownies

C626 Plain Yeast Rolls (3)

C627 Yeast coffee cake

BAKED FOODS – OTHER:

C628 Candy, any type

C629 Drop cookies (3)

C630 Decorated cake (may be decorated on a real cake or decorated on a cake pan, box, etc.)

C631 Rolled cookies (3)

C632 No-bake cookies (4)

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CANNED PRODUCTS – VEGETABLES:

C640 Beets

C641 Carrots

C642 Black-eyed peas

C643 Snap beans

C644 Tomatoes

C645 All other vegetables

CANNED PRODUCTS – FRUITS:

C646 Apricots

C647 Peaches

C648 Berries

C649 Pears

C650 All other fruit

CANNED PRODUCTS – PICKLES:

C651 Bread and Butter

C652 Dill

C653 Relish

C654 All other pickles

CANNED PRODUCTS – JELLIES, JAMS, AND PRESERVES:

C655 Jelly

C656 Conserves

C657 Preserves

C658 Butters

C659 Jam

OTHER FOOD PRESERVATION:

C660 Dehydrated foods

C661 Frozen foods

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HANDICRAFTS:

C662 Leather craft

C663 Macramé

C664 Wall hangings

C665 Latch hook rug

C666 Latch hook picture

C667 Woodcraft

C668 Holiday

C669 Weaving

C670 Rag rug

C671 Braiding

C672 Rocketry

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CANNED PRODUCTS – VEGETABLES:

C640 Beets

C641 Carrots

C642 Black-eyed peas

C643 Snap beans

C644 Tomatoes

C645 All other vegetables

CANNED PRODUCTS – FRUITS:

C646 Apricots

C647 Peaches

C648 Berries

C649 Pears

C650 All other fruit

CANNED PRODUCTS – PICKLES:

C651 Bread and Butter

C652 Dill

C653 Relish

C654 All other pickles

CANNED PRODUCTS – JELLIES, JAMS, AND PRESERVES:

C655 Jelly

C656 Conserves

C657 Preserves

C658 Butters

C659 Jam

OTHER FOOD PRESERVATION:

C660 Dehydrated foods

C661 Frozen foods

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HANDICRAFTS:

C662 Leather craft

C663 Macramé

C664 Wall hangings

C665 Latch hook rug

C666 Latch hook picture

C667 Woodcraft

C668 Holiday

C669 Weaving

C670 Rag rug

C671 Braiding

C672 Rocketry

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DIVISION IV

LIVESTOCK

General Rules page 6

Special Rules page 63

Youth Meat Quality Assurance Cert. page 67

Vaccination/Treatment Form page 68

Showmanship page 69

Junior Livestock Sale Rules page 70

Union County Bred Division page 72

Beef Cattle Division page 73

Sheep Division page 76

Goat Division page 78

Swine Division page 80

Horse Division page 82

Rabbit Division page 84

Poultry Division page 86

Duck Division page 87

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JUNIOR LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT

General Superintendents: Justin Bennett and Tommy Jantz 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

September 15th for their buyer(s) to the Union County Extension Office or mail to UCFA

before their sale check will be mailed. Any thank you notes received after September 15th will

have a 6% commission reduction from their final sale check.

4. 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. A quality check sift will be held at the scales, any animal not

making sift will not be judged.

6. A Junior Livestock Auction Sale will be held at 7:00 pm Saturday for those wishing to sell their

livestock.

7. No breeding stock will be sold through the auction ring.

8. Exhibitor may show as may animals in one class as he/she wants.

9. 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 88415.

10. Breeding stock and those not making the sale may be removed at 3:00 pm Saturday. 11. All market animals must meet weight requirements to be eligible to show.

12. All exhibitors are required to sign a Youth Quality Meat Assurance Certificate (Wholesome Meat

Act) form before sale.

13. Upon weighing in livestock animals, the weigh master decision is final in all weights of livestock.

14. Superintendents (in agreement with Fair Board members) may have animals removed from the

fairgrounds if deemed necessary for health and safety of animals and exhibitors.

15. Sheep, Goats, and Swine will be classified.

16. Fitting: 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. NO EXHIBITOR may approach a buyer in order to buy back their animal during or after the Union

County Livestock Sale.

20. ALL animals must be declared on whether they are going home, to the packer, or through the

Junior Livestock Sale by end of pull meeting Friday after steer show.

21. Exhibitors will need to declare if their animal is Union County born and raised or purchased

outside the county on entry forms.

22. Participants are encouraged to write thank you notes to donors of the awards received during the

Union County Fair.

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23. If any exhibitor or their friends or family interferes or shows disrespect with the judges, the fair

board directors, superintendents, or any volunteer workers of the fair; the fair board reserves the

right to take steps to deal with the inappropriate behaviors.

24. 4-H and FFA exhibitors should complete a treatment/shot record for all species shown at the Union

County Fair. A copy may be requested as per the Wholesome Meat Act. A form may be obtained

for use in fair book or from your 4-H office or FFA Advisors. Any vaccination or treatments

provided to animal(s) should be recorded.

25. All animals that are exhibited must remain on fairgrounds, to include all horses.

26. There will be a 3% handling charge deducted from the price of all non-sale packer animals and

production steer premiums to cover all expenses incurred by the Union County Fair Board

Association.


FOR 4-H INDOOR EXHIBITS AND ALL FFA or 4-H LIVESTOCK PROJECTS

SALE ANIMAL INCENTIVES ARE DONATED BY:

BRITT LAND & CATTLE INC SAM & ROSA LEE BRITT

THANK YOU!!

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Prohibited Acts

1. The injection, use or administration of any drug to the animal that is prohibited by Federal, State,

or Local Law or any drug that is used in a manner prohibited by Federal, State or Local Law.

2. The injection or internal or external administration of any product or material, whether gas,

solid, or liquid, to an animal for the purpose of deception, including concealing, enhancing, or

transforming the true conformation, configuration, color, breed, condition or age or by making

the appear sounder than otherwise appear.

3. The administration, use or application of any drug or feed additive affecting the central nervous

system.

4. The administration of: diuretics for cosmetic purposes, tissue manipulation, removal, surgical

attachment or otherwise to change, conceal, enhance, or transform the true conformation or

configuration of the animal with the exception of any of the following: foot and hoof management,

castration and dehorning. Attaching to the hide foreign objects including hair or hair substitutes,

cloth or fiber for the purpose of deception.

5. Any physical or physiological attempt to alter the natural musculature or weight by use of

injections or ingested material not conductive to the continued health or marketability of bovine,

sheep, swine or goat carcass or for deception.

6. Violation of the Wholesome Meat Act.

7. Violation of the Union County Fair General Rules, Junior Livestock Department rules, Junior

Livestock Sale rules or any division or special rules listed in this book. This includes the

manipulation of documents or providing false statement as to effect of ownership of an animal and

its eligibility to be exhibited at the Union County Fair.

Exhibitor Responsibility:

It is the sole responsibility of the Exhibitor to follow all rules contained herein. Extent of

knowledge on the part of the Exhibitor with regard to the animal being subject to any prohibited act is not

relevant to any issue, and it shall not be a defense that a person or person’s unknown subjected the

animal to any prohibited act.

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Penalties

An Exhibitor who violates any of the rules contained herein, or whose animal is found to be in violation of

the rules is subject to:

1. May permanently bar such animal from competition at the Union County Fair.

2. May bar the exhibitor from entering and/or participating at the Union County Fair.

3. May bar the Exhibitor, the Exhibitor’s Family, representatives or agents or any or all of them

from any further participation in the Union County Fair.

4. May submit name and address of the Exhibitor and action taken against Exhibitor to other

cooperating Livestock Exhibitions, Shows and Sales, affecting eligibility.

5. Awards may be withheld. In the event any awards shall have been given by the Union County

Fair to an animal in violation of these rules, the Exhibitor will, upon demand by the Union County

Fair Association, immediately return all awards given to such animal.

6. The Exhibitor may forfeit all money derived from the Union County Livestock sale.

Person’s Involved in Prohibited Act:

Any person that in any way performs any prohibited act, with or without the owner’s permission,

may be forever barred from showing at the Union County Fair. In addition, the case will be turned over

to an appropriate authority.

Any sponsoring Agent, Advisor or Person associated with the sponsoring Agent, Advisor, Leader,

Parent or Guardians who are found to be involved with the encouragement of prohibited acts may be

barred from future participation at the Union County Fair.

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Youth Meat Quality Assurance Certification

Wholesome Meat Act The Management of the County Fair endorses and supports the USDA Wholesome Meat Act.

Management also recommends that all youth that are exhibiting market and/or breeding animal projects should

comply with the 10 Good Production Practices listed below:

Identify and Track All Treated Animals

Maintain Medication and Treatment Records

Properly Store, Label, and Account for all Drug Products and Medicated Feeds

Obtain and Use Veterinary Prescription Drugs only based on a Valid Veterinarian/Client/Patient

Relationship

Use Drug Residue Testing when Appropriate

Establish an Efficient and Effective Health Management Program

Provide Proper Animal Care

Follow appropriate Feed Processor Procedures

Complete a quality Assurance Checklist Annually

The member/family agrees and consents to abide by the rules of competition and will be in compliance with the

proper labeled use of medications and additives as required under the USDA Wholesome Meat Act. Will comply

with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation, 21 CFR 589.2000, prohibiting the feed of any

mammalian/ruminant-derived protein (meat and bone meal) to cattle and other animals.

All market animals (beef, swine, lambs, and goats) may be tested for anti-inflammatory, diuretics, antibiotics,

steroids, tranquilizers, and other foreign substances via urine/blood/tissue/testing. If substance(s) are found at a

prohibited level in blood, urine, tissue, hide or carcasses of animals at time of testing or following slaughter or if

there is any evidence of unethical fitting, sabotage and/or tampering, the participant may, including but not limited

to forfeit awards, sale proceeds, and premiums. All animals may be subject to be tested.

Circle Specie or Species that will be exhibited:

Beef Goats Sheep Swine

Rabbits Poultry

Our signatures indicate that we have read and understand the above statements.

_____________________________ ____________________________

Exhibitor Name (Please Print) Exhibitor Signature

_____________________________ ____________________________

Parent or Guardian (Please Print) Parent or Guardian Signature

_________________________ (Date)

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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 1st 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 12-14 years old

Senior showmanship: 15-18 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.

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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, rabbit market

pens, and 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. Market rabbit and 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. All exhibitors must sign a Wholesome Meat Act form (Youth Meat Quality Assurance Certificate).

7. 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.

8. 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 and rabbits will equal lambs, goats, and swine in combination.

9. 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.

10. 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. Thank you letters or notes from each exhibitor to each buyer must be sent to PO Box 29, Clayton

NM or dropped off at Union County extension office before sale checks will be mailed to that

exhibitor. These are due no later than September 15. Checks will be mailed in the order the thank

you notes have been received and the majority of the money has been collected from the sale

buyers. If thank you notes are received after September 15, a commission of 6% will be withheld

from sale checks.

12. Sale order will be made up by Superintendents of the various divisions.

13. All animals will be weighed. Animals will be sold by the head, not by weight.

14. 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 (animals will have to be washed again).

15. 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.

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16. Exhibitors will be responsible for ordering pictures from photographer for their personal use.

17. Packer bids will be posted by 6 PM Friday.

18. 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 pull meeting on Friday Night, failure to turn in will determine

animal to go home.

19. Exhibitor must adhere to all other rules contain herein, which includes General Rules, Junior

Livestock Rules, and division rules.

A donation to help pay for the buyer photographs of animals sold at the Junior Livestock Sale is from:



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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.

9. All general and special rules apply.

Union County Market Bred Goat

Grand Champion – Nicole Myers

Union County Market Bred Steer

Grand Champion – Annalisa Miller

Union County Market Bred Lamb

Grand Champion – Skylar Wright

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BEEF CATTLE DIVISION

Superintendent: Joel Gilbert Asst: John Gilbert

MUST BE SHOW READY WHEN CHECKED IN!

1. ALL General (page 6) and Special (page 63-66) 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 1st (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 1st 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 from the Fair Grounds by 6:00

pm Wednesday. This will be enforced!

** Market Steers and Breeding Cattle will be BLOW AND SHOW ONLY.***

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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.

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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.

6. Senior 2 year old Heifer with no calf.

7. Senior 2 year old Heifers with Calf-at-side.

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Grand Champion Steer – Luke Johnson

Reserve Champion Steer – Paiton Owensby

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Grand Champion Heifer –

Tanner Montano

Reserve Champion Heifer –

Hudson Doherty

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SHEEP DIVISION

Superintendent: Assistant Superintendent: Justin Drumm



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. A minimum of four (4) animals per breed to make a class. If a class is not established the animal will be

placed in the all other breeds or a cross class as determined by superintendent.

9. All lambs will be weighed without halters or blankets.

10. All market lambs will be slick shorn with a uniform fleece not longer than ¼”, not flat backed.

11. Lambs will be classified at weigh in. Classifier opinion will be final. This will be enforced!

12. A minimum of four (4) animals per breed to make a class. If a class is not established the animal will be

placed in the All Other Breeds class.

13. 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 Includes Corriedale, Columbia, Ramboiullet or cross between Any of the above.

Black Face Lambs Includes Hampshire and Hampshire dominance, Suffolk and Suffolk dominance.

Cross Lambs All Crosses



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Grand Champion Lamb –

Sydney Johnson

Reserve Champion Lamb –

Luke Johnson

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JUNIOR MEAT GOAT

Superintendent: Asst. Superintendent: Justin Drumm

MUST BE SHOW READY WHEN CHECKED IN


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



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Grand Champion Goat –

Felysse Montano

Reserve Champion Goat –

Elia Encinias

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SWINE DIVISION

Superintendent: Chad Deason Asst. Superintendent: Kellie Deason



2. Exhibitor must have owned the animal 60 days prior to show. (June 11 of the current year)

3. Swine must be clipped before unloading at fair.

4. Swine weighing less than 280 pounds or over 200 pounds at the scales will be permitted to show in the

Junior Livestock show.

5. Swine weight of 160 lbs to 199 lbs and animals over 281 lbs can participate in Exhibition show. No sale slot

for exhibition show animals.

6. 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.

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 minimum of four (4) animals per breed to make a class. If a breed class is not established the animal will

be placed in the All Other Breeds class as determined by superintendent.

9. A quality shift will be held at the scales. All sifted animals must be removed from the fairgrounds by 6:30

pm Wednesday.

10. For the purpose of the Junior Livestock Sale list; all swine classes will be divided on a percentage basis of

each class.

11. Swine will be divided into classes on a distinct weight break, at superintendent’s discretion.

12. A class must have enough entries to warrant a sale position. If the class does not have enough entries, it will

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Grand Champion Swine –

Jaycie Deason

Reserve Champion Swine –

Felysse Montano

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HORSE DIVISION

Superintendent: Molly Crisp Asst. Superintendent: Cody Morrow

1. ALL General (page 6) and Special (pages 63-65) 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. All horses must be rode ONLY inside the track or in the arena by the grandstands. NO riding in or around

stalls or in parking lots.

8. ALL horses that are exhibited or used for any contest must remain on the fair ground for the duration of the

fair.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Classes may be broken down further at the Superintendent discretion.

Classes:

1. 2018-2019 Filly

2. 2016-2017 Mares

3. 2015 and before Mares

4. 2018-2019 Geldings and Stallions

5. 2016-2017 Geldings

6. 2015 and before Geldings

7. Senior Showmanship

8. Junior Showmanship

9. Mini Showmanship (can only be won once)



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Grand Champion Mare – Cassidee Cruz

Grand Champion Gelding – Gavin Morrow

Reserve Champion Mare – Kaylee Mitchell

Reserve Champion Gelding – Bo Poling

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RABBIT DIVISION

Superintendent: Cassie & Justin Drumm Asst Superintendent:

Rabbit Show @ 8:00 am on Friday

1. Ribbons/Awards given to 4-H and FFA members only.


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 1st of the

Show Year. Validation of Senior, Intermediate and Junior rabbits will be July 15th. 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 15th. Rabbits along with Bill of Sale 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 1/2 to 5 1/2 pounds per ARBA rules and look alike.

8. Rabbit Market pens will be weighed before show at judge’s discretion.

9. Only the judge, the superintendent, and/or the exhibitor will be allowed to touch the animal on the day of

weigh in and show.

10. Best of Show, Showmanship, Champion, and Reserve Champion will be chosen from 4-H and FFA

members only.

11. Champion and Reserve Champion Market Pen of 3 are eligible for Jr. Livestock Sale. If neither of the Grand

or Reserve Champion pens sale, the next placing may have the opportunity to be sold.

12. All Rabbits will be weighed, sexed, and classified on Wednesday. (Re-weighed 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 (180-240 days) of age.

Intermediate Buck 6-8 months 180-240 days) of age.

Senior Doe (over 240 days) of age.

Senior Buck (over 240 days) of age.

Market Pen – 3 rabbits, 3 1/2-5 1/2 lbs each, each individual maximum age is 70 days old at show date.

13. 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.

14. 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

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Grand Champion Market Pen Rabbits

Camry Sullivan

Grand Champion Market Poultry

Samuel Gilbert



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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.


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 or by July 15 at fair grounds. All poultry and water fowl must have a

numbered leg band which is placed on leg of birds at validation.

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. Only the judge, the superintendent, and/or the exhibitor will be allowed to touch the animal on the day of

weigh in and show.

12. Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion meat pen of 3 are eligible for Junior Livestock Sale. If

neither of the Grand or Reserve Champion pens sale, the next placing may have the opportunity to be sold.

13. 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 10-12 weeks old on day of show. Hatched after June 1st 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.

14. There is no Showmanship for poultry or water-fowl.

15. Best of Show Champion Poultry. Reserve Best of Show Champion Poultry.

16. All poultry projects must be health and free from deformities. Any of the following faults will result in

disqualifications: missing extremities, clipped wings, curly toes or parasites.



eligible to sale in Junior Livestock Sale. Entry forms/fees due to Extension office by July 29. Show open to


County, Oklahoma. Participants will need to bring their own cages.

ALL PICTURES TO BE TAKEN FOLLOWING SHOW

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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.


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 15

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.



eligible to sale in Junior Livestock Sale. Entry forms/fees due to Extension office by July 29. Show open to


County, Oklahoma. Participants will need to bring their own cages.

ALL PICTURES TO BE TAKEN FOLLOWING SHOW



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DIVISION V

SPECIAL EVENTS

Union County Queen Contest page 89

Junior Pet Show & Bucket Calf page 95

Junior Soil Conservation & page 96

Ranch Management

Donor Heifer pages 97

Production Steer page 100

Exhibition Classes page 102

Horse Performance Class page 103

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2019 UNION COUNTY QUEEN, PRINCESS & LITTLE

MISS CONTEST

Superintendent: Bethany Posey

Eligibility Requirements:

1. A QUEEN Candidate must be a single girl between the age of 16-21. A PRINCESS Candidate

must be between the ages of 13-15. A LITTLE MISS Candidate must be between the ages of 9-12.

All ages must be as of September 1st of the current year.

2. Candidates must have not been previously married and/or pregnant.

3. Candidates 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

benefits derived by title and the next qualified runner-up shall assume title

6. Candidate 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. Candidates are required to wear western attire for all functions related to the contest. Hat and

boots are mandatory.

9. Recipients will reign for one year and may hold title for only 2 years

10. 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 reign, but it is NOT required.

Horsemanship Requirements:

1. Candidates must be able to demonstrate basic horsemanship skills.

2. Candidates must ride a western saddle and use a western bridle.

3. Candidates must be able to ride split reins, one handed. Bosal hackamores and snaffle bits are

considered illegal.

4. Candidates must wear a white long sleeve button up shirt, blue denim jeans, boots and a western

hat with her hair pulled back.

$10 Stall Fee & Application

Due to Bethany Posey by August 1st.

Please call Bethany Posey at (806) 443-5561 for more information.

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2019 UNION COUNTY QUEEN, PRINCESS & LITTLE MISS

CONTEST

SPEECH TOPIC Candidate is to speak about her country, state or province or on anything with a western theme

ONLY THIS PORTION WILL BE READ FOR THE SPEECH/MODELING COMPETITION. NAME: __________________________________________________________ AGE: ________________ HOMETOWN: _________________________________________ PARENT’S NAMES: _______________________________________________________________________ OTHER ACTIVITIES: ______________________________________________________________________ SPEECH TITLE: __________________________________________________________________________

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CONTEST PERSONAL INTERVIEWS

There will be a time limit of ten (10) minutes for each contestant’s interview. Candidates will have to check in

ten (10) minutes prior to scheduled time of interviews.


CONTEST HORSEMANSHIP The Horsemanship portion of the contest is to demonstrate the ability of the candidate to show herself and

her horsemanship skills. Therefore, the following pattern will be used to demonstrate basic horsemanship

skills. In an effort to eliminate the need for a finished reining horse, judges will be critiquing basic

horsemanship skills, appearance and

presentation while correctly performing the adopted pattern.

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CONTEST HORMANSHIP PATTERN

**Enter arena at the south gate

1. Start at the center of the arena facing West.

2. Complete 2 spins to the left

3. Complete 2 spins to right. Hesitate.

4. Beginning in the right lead, lope 2 right circles. The 1st circle large and fast and the 2nd circle small

and slow. Simple or flying lead change at the center of the arena.

5. Complete two circles to the left. 1st circle small and slow and the 2nd circle large and fast.

6. Complete a half-left circle and run down the East rail of the arena past the center marker. Do a

right roll back. No hesitation.

7. Continue back around the previous circle but do not close the circle. Run down the West rail and

do a sliding stop past the middle marker. Back the length of a horse. Hesitate to demonstrate

completion of pattern.

8. Dismount and approach the judges.

9. Exit arena and begin queen’s run.

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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.

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BUCKET CALF CONTEST

All entries are due by July 17, mailed to Union County Fair Board, PO Box 29, Clayton, NM 88415.

Entries must list exhibitor name, age, and name & age of calf.

Superintendent: Kathleen Myers

Check-in Time: From Wednesday 8:00 am and NO later than 4:30 pm on Friday. Animals are not required to be on fairgrounds prior to 30 minutes before show time.

Calves must be on fairgrounds 30 minutes before show.

Release time: Immediately after the Bucket Calf Show.

RULES:

1. The Bucket calf project is open to all youth ages 4 to 8 years and not enrolled in any 4-H project other than

Clover Buds. However, Clover Bud enrollment is not required.

2. Calves must be born between April 1 - July 1 of current year.

3. Exhibitor will be allowed to show only ONE calf.

4. All Bucket Calves will be assigned to a specific area in the livestock barn by the superintendent.

5. Calves must be tied with neck ropes and halters.

6. All calves must be on the bucket or bottle at Fair time, no nurse cows.

7. All calves must be halter broken.

8. Calves may be any breed or sex.

9. No entry fee required.

Awards: Winners will receive ribbons only. No premiums.

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JUNIOR SOIL CONSERVATION

RANCH MANAGEMENT CONTEST

Superintendent: Justin Bennett & Brett Bannon

Fair Barn Concession Area –10:30 am Friday

Contest will be divided into Junior and Senior Levels.

Juniors: Ages 9 through 13

Seniors: Ages 14 through 18

Awards:

Senior Division: 1st – Individual buckle donated by Farmer’s and Stockman’s Bank of Clayton.

Junior Division: 1st– 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 Range Management – Junior Division

Makenna Hittson Morgan Crisp

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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 88415

1. 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 15th 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 1st – 5th place winners will receive a ribbon with

Grand Champion Donor heifer to receive a banner and 2nd 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.

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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.

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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) (Parent Signature)

____________________________________

(Agent or Ag. Advisor Signature)

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THANKS TO THE HEIFER DONORS

AND CONGRATULATIONS TO THE EXHIBITORS

DONOR EXHIBITOR

2018-2019

Durrett Ranches Morgan Crisp

2017-2018

Silver Spur Ranches/Gladstone Feed Mill Brycen Drumm

Brett and Jody Bannon Aralyn Myers

Springhill Ranches Hayden Drumm

Tim and Jill Morrow Tyler Drumm

2013-2014

TO Ranch Alyssa Myers

Cottonwood Cattle (Ross/Shelly Carter) Nicole Myers

2012-2013

Tim Morrow Jake Mitchell

Raymond Owensby Tate Mitchell

Britt Land & Cattle Cutter Davis

2011-2012 Bob & Fawn Weese Makenna Hittson

Manny & Hayley Encinias Tristan Davis

2009-2010

Cedar Creek Ranch Sean Owensby

Richard and Connie Snyder

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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.

2. Steers must be owned and verified by January 15 of the current year by an FFA advisor or 4-H agent.

Exhibitor must set up a time with the FFA advisor or 4-H agent to have the steer(s) verified. Visual

verification will include a home visit. Must be verified for safety precautions.

3. 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 @ approximately

2 pm. 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) at designated required weigh in date 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 after dry lot

period at fairgrounds by a qualified ultrasound technician(s). (All steers may be clipped on the non-

show side (left side of animal) parallel to and between the 12th and 13th rib and also perpendicular

to the 12th and 13th ribs to estimate ribeye area, back fat, and intramuscular fat).

4. 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).

5. Production steers will be presented in a separate individual class prior to the Junior market steer show and

results will be announced on Saturday at the Awards Program.

6. 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 2-3 person board.

7. Contestants are required to participate in all parts of the contest in order to be eligible for awards.

8. Placing will be a combined index score including:

a. Avg. Daily Gain 35%

b. Grid Carcass Value 35%

c. Visual Appraisal 20%

d. Interview/Test 10%

9. Placing will be highest overall index score to lowest. Scores will be computed and verified by a three-

person board. Overall Champion Union County Performance Steer will be the steer with the highest overall

score.

10. 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

11. Premiums will be based on number of entries.

12. Overall Champion Union County Performance Steer will receive a cash award and buckle.

13. Champion gird carcass value steer will receive a buckle.

14. Champion average daily gain steer will receive a plaque.

15. Champion Union County Breed Production steer will receive a buckle.

16. All general and special rules apply.

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Production Steer Winner –Paiton Owensby

Average Daily Gain Winner – Mario Gonzalez

2018 Production Steer Winners:

Paiton Owensby, Hadley Miller, Annalisa Miller, Mario Gonzales

Nancy Gonzales, and Gavin Morrow



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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: 40-49 lbs or over 131 lbs+

Swine: 160-199 lbs or 281 lbs+

Lamb: 80-89 lbs or 166 lbs+

Steers: 1000-1099 lbs

Rabbits (per rabbit): 2.5-2.9 lbs

Chickens (per meat pen): 11-11.9 lbs

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HORSE PERFORMANCE CLASS (Optional Event)

Rules:

Must be a member of a 4-H or FFA organization. Must enter online with entries. 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.

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Senior Pattern- Judged

RANCH PLEASURE – PATTERN I

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Senior Pattern

1. Walk

2. Jog

3. Extend the jog ,at the top of the arena ,stop

4. 360 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

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Novice and Junior Pattern- Judges

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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

5. 360 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

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DIVISION VI

AWARDS

2019 Award Donors page 109

2018 Award Winners page 112

2018 Jr. Livestock Sale Buyers page 114

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2019 AWARDS DONORS

SHOWMANSHIP AWARDS:

SENIOR (Age 15 and up):

Beef Prize ……. Five States Livestock Auction

Sheep Prize ……. City Drug

Swine Prize ……. Ropes Western Wear

Rabbit Prize ……. Folsom 4-H Club

Horse Prize ……. Billy & Myah Crisp

Goat Prize ……. Justin & Cassie Drumm

JUNIOR (Age 12 to 14):

Beef Prize ……. Mike & Kathleen Myers

Sheep Prize ……. Midge Graham

Swine Prize ……. Union County Agency

Rabbit Prize ……. Mt Dora 4-H Club

Horse Prize ……. The Family of Kirk Gilbert

Goat Prize ……. Clayton Cattle Feeders

MINI (Age 9-11):

Beef Halter ……. Lariat Cow Belles

Sheep Prize ……. Chad & Kellie Deason

Swine Prize ……. Union County Leader

Rabbit Prize ……. Happy Rock 4-H

Horse Prize ……. Black Mesa Ranch

Goat Prize ……. Desmond & Linda Griggs

SHOWMANSHIP MONETARY AWARDS:

Sr Beef $100 Jill & Tim Morrow

Sr Swine $100 Rabbit Ear Café (Dennis/Loretta)

Sr Horse $100 CDL Services

Sr Sheep $100 Chris Johnson, CPA

Sr Goat $100 UC Youth Supporters

SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP BUCKLES:

Sr Beef Des Moines FFA Alumni

Sr Swine Chad & Kellie Deason

Sr Horse Bradley Supply/The Tire Shop

Sr Sheep Tommy & Joyce Jantz

Sr Goat UC Youth Supporters

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HORSE PERFORMANCE CLASS: Mini Prize …… Justin/Kristy Bennett

Junior Prize …… Kim Mitchell

Senior Prize …… Des Moines FFA Alumni

UNION COUNTY BRED, BORN, and RAISED:

UC Breed (Mkt) Steer Buckle… … Fair Play Brand

UC Breed (Mkt) Lamb Buckle . . . Cody & Janice Morrow

UC Breed (Mkt) Pig Buckle . . . Springhill Ranch

UC Breed (Mkt) Goat Buckle …. . Double Bars Livestock

GRAND CHAMPION AWARDS:

Steer Mkt Buckle …… Seth & Dawna Owensby

Heifer Buckle …… Bob & Fawn Weese

Sheep Buckle …… Justin & Cassie Drumm

Swine Buckle …… Folsom Well Service

Rabbit (BOS) Buckle … Union County Farm Bureau

Goat Buckle …… Something Clever

Mare Buckle …. . Andrew & Breann Jeffers

Gelding Buckle …… Mark & Wanette Davis

Production Str Buckle …… Hittson Land & Cattle

Production Str Grid Carcass Buckle …… Pat Riley Family

Daily Gain Banner …… High Country Mercantile

Breed Poultry Banner …… Rock-n-Ride 4-H Club

Mkt Pen Rabbit Jacket…. … Southwestern Electric

Mkt Pen Poultry Jacket….… Southwestern Electric

RESERVE CHAMPION AWARDS:

Steer Banner …… Diana Gilbert

Jacket …… Southwestern Electric

Heifer Banner … FNB of New Mexico


Sheep Banner …… Avery & Kristen Christy


Swine Banner …… Jim Hall


Mare Banner …… Des Moines FFA


Gelding Banner …… Joel & Rhonda Gilbert


Goat Banner … Abade & Amanda Sisneros


Mkt Rabbit Banner …… JD & Brandy Thompson

Mkt Chicken Banner …… Union County 4-H Council

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UNION COUNTY QUEEN/PRINCESS/LITTLE MISS:

Queen Buckle ……. FNB of New Mexico

Princess Belt Buckle…. Clayton Ranch Market

Perpetual Crown……... Brenda Christy Memorial Fund

Saddle Blanket……. Lawrence Boot & Saddle

Flowers…….

Queen Spurs ……. Farmers & Stockman’s Bank

Tiaras . … . .

Sashas . . . . . Union County Fair Association

Little Miss Halter… Union County Fair Association

Little Miss Buckle . . . . . Clayton Ranch Market

Princess Buckle . . . . . . Clayton Ranch Market

Princess Halter . . . . . Union County Fair Association

HERDSMAN AWARD (BANNER):

Criteria:

1. Stall cleanliness.

2. Care of animal (feed, water, grooming, etc.)

3. Display of class cards and ribbons

4. Area cleanliness.

5. Cooperation with:

a. Fair Officials.

b. Fellow Exhibitors.

6. Courteousness.

7. Following of rules.

INSIDE EXHIBIT AWARDS:

Homemaker Awards……Union County Extension

Homemaker Council

General Awards…… Union County Extension

Homemakers Council

3 Triangle Cattle- AWARDS:

Inside Exhibit Plaques – Two per age group:

Novice (9-11)

Junior (12-13)

Senior (14-19)

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2018 AWARD WINNERS

SHOWMANSHIP AWARDS:

SENIOR (Age 15 and up):

Beef Plaque ……. Paiton Owensby

Sheep Plaque ……. Sydney Johnson

Swine Plaque ……. Jaycie Deason

Rabbit Plaque ……. Camry Sullivan

Horse Plaque ……. No entry

Goat Plaque ……. Nicole Myers

JUNIOR (Age 12 to 14):

Beef Plaque ……. Alyssa Myers

Sheep Plaque ……. Brycen Drumm

Swine Plaque ……. Morgan Crisp

Rabbit Plaque ……. No Entry

Horse Plaque ……. Abigail Young

Goat Plaque ……. Aralyn Myers

MINI (Age 9-11):

Beef Halter ……. Elia Encinias

Sheep Plaque ……. Desirea Young

Swine Plaque ……. Jada Clay

Rabbit Plaque ……. Hayden Patno

Horse Plaque ……. Bo Poling

Goat Plaque ……. Elia Encinias

SHOWMANSHIP MONETARY AWARDS:

Sr Beef $100 Paiton Owensby

Sr Swine $100 Jaycie Deason

Sr Horse $100

Sr Sheep $100 Sydney Johnson

Sr Goat $100 Nicole Myers

GRAND CHAMPION AWARDS:

Steer Buckle …… Luke Johnson

Heifer Buckle …… Tanner Montano

Sheep Buckle …… Sydney Johnson

Swine Buckle …… Jaycie Deason

Rabbit (BOS) Buckle……. Makenzie Christy

Goat Buckle …… Felysse Montano

Mare Buckle …… Cassidee Cruz

Gelding Buckle …… Gavin Morrow

Production St Buckle …… Paiton Owensby

Grid Carcass Buckle …… Paiton Owensby

Daily Gain Plaque …… Mario Gonzales

Breed Poultry Plaque …… No Entry

Mkt Poultry Jacket……. Samuel Gilbert

Mkt Pen Rabbit Jacket……. Camry Sullivan

Queen Buckle …… Kaylee Mitchell

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RESERVE CHAMPION AWARDS:

Steer Plaque/Jacket …… Luke Johnson

Heifer Plaque/Jacket …… Hudson Doherty

Sheep Plaque/Jacket …… Sydney Johnson

Swine Plaque /Jacket…… Felysse Montano

Mare Plaque/Jacket …… Bo Poling

Gelding Plaque/Jacket …… Kaylee Mitchell

Goat Plaque/Jacket …… Elia Encinias

Mkt Rabbit Plaque …… Hayden Patno

Mkt Chicken Plaque .…… Samuel Gilbert

UNION COUNTY BRED, BORN, and RAISED:

UC Breed (Mkt) Steer Buckle……. Annalisa Miller

UC Breed (Mkt) Lamb Buckle . . . . Skylar Wright

UC Breed (Mkt) Pig Buckle . . . . No Entry

UC Breed (Mkt) Goat Buckle …. . Nicole Myers

HERDSMAN AWARD (BANNER):

Beef ………… Makenna Hittson

Sheep ……… Clay Family

Swine ……….

Goat …………… Kaleb Whitney

Horse …………... Hadley Crisp

Rabbit…………. Camry Sullivan

Poultry…………. Samuel Gilbert

4-H HOME ECONOMICS

1st - Brianna Taylor 2nd - Amarissah Johnson 3rd - Jada Clay

4-H HANDICRAFTS

1st - Hannah Johnson 2nd - Reata Brownlee 3rd - Mia Encinias

3 Triangle Cattle - AWARDS: Inside Exhibit Plaques – Two per age group:

Novice (9-11) 1st Brianna Taylor

2nd Amarissah Johnson

Junior (12-13) 1st Melissa Warner

2nd Ryan Webster and Ally Lawrence

Senior (14-19) 1st Hannah Johnson

2nd Derek Kimsey and Mia Encinias

RANGE MANAGEMENT CONTEST: Senior Division: 1st Makenna Hittson

Junior Division 1st Morgan Crisp

HORSE PERFORMANC CLASS AWARDS: Senior - Kaylee Mitchell

Junior - Morgan Crisp

Novice - Hadley Crisp

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2018 Buyers and Fair Donors ADW PETROLEUM AG NEW MEXICO FARM CREDIT AG PRODUCERS COOP ALLIANCE IRRIGATION AMISDAD CATTLE

ANIMAL HEALTH INTERNATIONAL

ARRINGTON, JIM

AUTO WASH

BACA RANCH BACA VALLEY TELEPHONE BAILEY FLYING SERVICES

BANNON, BRET & JODI

BAUM, ANNA

BENAVIDEZ, WILLIE

BENNETT, JUSTIN & KRISTY

BLACK MESA RANCH

BOND RANCH

BRADLEY LUMBER & SUPPLY

BRAMBLETT, PHILLIP & KATI

BRENDA CHRISTY MEMORIAL FUND

BRITT LAND & CATTLE INC BROWN, RYAN BUHR, BILL & KAREN. BURTON, FRANK

C’S CATTLE COMPANY

CAMERON CATTLE

CARTER, ROSS & SHELLY

CARRIZO FEEDERS

CATTLEMENS LIVESTOCK COMMISSION

CDL SERVICES

CHANNEL SEED

CHRIS W. JOHNSON, CPA

CHRISTY, AVERY & KRISTEN

CITY DRUG STORE

CLAYTON CATTLE FEEDERS

CLAYTON HEALTH CLUB

CLAYTON VET CONSULTANTS

CORNAY, DINO

CREIGHTON, BEN & ELAINE

CRISP, BILLY & MYAH

CRISP, CHAD & MOLLY

DAVIS, MARK & WANETTE

DAY CATTLE COMPANY

DAY, RICK

DEASON AUTOMOTIVE

DEASON, CHAD & KELLIE

DEASON, DANNY & DURGA

DELLINGER, KENNY & BETTY DES MOINES FFA DES MOINES FFA ALUMNI

DILLER, NICK & STACY

DOHERTY LAND & CATTLE DOUBLE BARS LIVESTOCK DRY CIMARRON VET

DRUMM, JUSTIN & CASSIE

DURRETT CATTLE CO.

EARLE, NORMAN & LEANN

FAIRPLAY BRAND

FAMILY OF KIRK GILBERT

FARM BUREAU INSURANCE

FARM CREDIT OF NEW MEXICO

FARMERS & STOCKMANS BANK

FARMWAY FEEDS

FEED & MORE

FNB OF NEW MEXICO

FIVE STATES LIVESTOCK AUCTION

FOLSOM 4-H FOLSOM WELL SERVICE FORRESTER, JACK

GARDEN PATCH

GEO GROUP

GILBERT, DIANA

GILBERT, JOEL & RHONDA

GRAHAM, MIDGE & FAMILY

HALL, JIMMY & WANNA

HAPPY ROCK 4-H CLUB

HARPER RANCH & CATTLE, LLC

HI PRO FEEDS

HIGH COUNTRY MERCANTILE

HILMAR CHEESE

HITTSON LAND & CATTLE CO

INTERNATIONAL BANK

ISAACS HARDWARE

JANTZ, TOMMY & JOYCE

JEFFERS, ANDREW & BREANN

JEFFERS, EDDIE & SHIRLEY

KENNEDY HUNTING

KENNEDY, KIRK & CATHY

L & K ELECTRIC

LARIET COWBELLES LAWRENCE BOOT & SADDLE MACKS DRILLING MAIN STREET AUTO MAKLOSKI AUTO REPAIR MAKLOSKI, DARBY

MANESS, BOB

MCCLURES BIG J

MERCK

MESA PHARMACY

MILLER, JIM

MILLER, RED & KIM

MITCHELL, KIM MOORE, MELISSA MORROW, CODY & JANICE

MORROW, SHARI

MORROW, TIM & JILL

MT DORA 4-H CLUB

MTC, LLC

MTW TRUCKING CO

MYERS, MICHAEL & KATHLEEN

NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY

NORTEX FEEDERS

O’NEILL LAND LLC OWENSBY RANCH OWENSBY, SETH & DAWNA

OWENSBY, STEWART & SUE

PALOMA CATTLE COMPANY

PINNACLE PROPANE

PLATEAU

POLING, TODD & HONEY

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R.O.P.E.S. WESTERN WEAR

RABBIT EAR CAFE

RANCH MARKET RILEY, CONNIE RILEY, PATRICK & BOBBIE ROCK RIDGE CATTLE COMPANY ROBERTS, KATHY

ROCK-N-RIDE 4-H CLUB

S&P HOLDIAY MOTEL

SHIELD RANCH/BURSON

SIERRA COMMUNICATIONS

SILVER SPUR RANCHES

SILVERUS INSURANCE

SISNEROS, ABADE & AMANDA SMITH, EXCEL SOMETHING CLEVER

SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC COOP.

SPRINGHILL CORP.

SUMPTER, JUSTIN & KODI

THOMPSON, JD & BRANDY THOMPSON, FRED THREE TRIANGLE CATTLE

TRIANGLE CATTLE COMPANY

UC EXTENSION COUNCIL

UNION COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL

UNION COUNTY AGENCY

UNION COUNTY FARM BUREAU

UNION COUNTY LEADER

UNION COUNTY YOUTH SUPPORTERS

VALDEZ, JOSH & TALISHA

WALKER, DEREK & JEANETTE

WALKER, GARTH & GINGER

WALKER, EFFIE

WANN KIDS

WEESE, BOB & FAWN

WESTERN BEEF

WINGO AUTO & TIRE

WOOD, CHIP & SAMMIE

WOOD, PAT

WW FEED & SUPPLY

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COUNTIES IN NEW MEXICO:

THANKS FOR SUPPORTING THE YOUTH OF

UNION COUNTY

4-H Web Page:

http://unionextension.nmsu.edu

http://unionextension.nmsu.edu/

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