Monday, July 13€¦ · Member, Blake Anderson Member, Jeremy Butcher Member, Tristan Cline Member,...

Monday, July 6 6:00 p.m. Fair Grounds Clean-Up 7:30 p.m. Tie-Dye Fair Shirt Event Thursday, July 9 8:30 a.m. Static Exhibit Judging 7:00 p.m. Queen Coronation Friday, July 10 8:00 a.m. Horse Check-In 9:00 a.m. Horse Show 1:00 p.m. Share the Fun, Working Exhibits, Radio Broadcasting Judging 3:00 p.m. SESS Exhibition, @ Corning Gun Club Saturday, July 11 6:00 a.m. Dairy Livestock Arrive Meat Goats Arrive 6:00-9:00 a.m. Swine Weigh-In 8:30-10:00 a.m Rabbit Check-In Poultry Check-In 9:00-10:30 a.m. Sheep Weigh-In 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Beef Weigh-In Sunday, July 12 7:30 a.m. Broiler Show 8:00 a.m. Sheep & Goat Show 1:00 p.m. Poultry Show

Monday, July 13 7:30 a.m. Swine Show 10:30 a.m. Rabbit Check-In Small Pet Check-In 11:00 a.m. Rabbit & Small Pet Show Tuesday, July 14 8:00 a.m. Dairy Show 8:30 a.m. Beef Show 1:00 p.m. Dog Show 4:00 p.m. Tall Corn Contest 5:00-7:00 p.m. Bottle Buckaroo Wednesday, July 15 9:00 a.m. Bucket O’ Junk Challenge Saturday, July 25 10:00 a.m. Carcass results announced

2020 Adams Co.

4-H & FFA Fair Schedule

2020 Adams County Fair Schedule is tentative and will be adapted to

meet best practices and guidelines responding to COVID-19. Please check

all communication modes of Adams County Extension & Outreach and the

Adams County Fair Board for most current and accurate schedule

information.

EXTENSION STAFF & COMMITTEES

EXTENSION STAFF Evy Ganfield County Youth and Outreach Coordinator Denise Wolf Office Assistant Amy Lamgo Staff EXTENSION COUNCIL Chairperson, Dan Lamgo Vice Chair, Don Gee Treasurer, Cliff Mann Secretary, Rex Townsend Member, Emily Anderson Member, Susan Bagby Member, Lauri Greenlee Member, Marlene Hardisty YOUTH & 4-H COMMITTEE Chairperson, Sally Shires Vice Chair, Doug Birt Secretary, Tina Boswell Treasurer, Dawn Shuler Member, Blake Anderson Member, Jeremy Butcher Member, Tristan Cline Member, Jerad Shires Member, Jasmine Wilbourne Extension Council Rep, Cliff Mann 4H/CYOC, Evy Ganfield YOUTH COUNCIL President, Jasmine Wilbourne Vice President, Tristin Cline Secretary, Ally Birt Treasurer, Brooklyn Sonntag Member, Aubrey Boswell Member, Vicente Butcher Member, Kaleb Dodge Member, Anna Inman Member, Isabelle Inman Member, Norah Lund Member, Dustin Shuler Member, Hailee Trichel CYOC, Evy Ganfield 4-H ENDOWMENT FUND BOARD Chairperson, Joyce James Secretary/Treasurer, Chris Nelson Member, Lauri Greenlee Member, Dave Mullen Member, Karen Saltzman Member, Jodie Wilbourne Extension Rep., Denise Wolf YOUTH & 4-H/FFA FAIR COMMITTEE Chairman, Evan Maynes Vice Chair, Paul Anstey Secretary, Melodie Winkler Treasurer, Ryan Carlson Bookkeeper, Chuck Harderson Member, Jeremy Butcher Member, Judith Butcher Member, Judy Damewood Member, Courtney Locke Member, Sierra Matheny Member, Josh Winkler 4-H CLUB LEADERS 200-Happy Go Lucky Amy Shipley 300-Jasper Specialists Dawn Shuler 400-Prescott 4-H Workers Trena Douglas, Tonya Inman, Michelle Kennedy 600-Clover Kids Betsy Stormer, Dena Morgan 500-Independent 4Hers Victor Dicks, Sherry Seyler 700- FFA Steve Sonntag, Blake Anderson

Table of Contents

Page 5 - General Rules and Regulations

Page 6 - Livestock Regulations

Page 7-9 - Beef Department

Page 10 - Dairy Department

Page 11 - Meat Goat Department

Page 12 - Sheep Department

Page 13 - Swine Department

Page 14 - Small Animal Department, Cats, Pets, Rabbits

Page 15 - Poultry

Page 16-17 - Dog Department

Page 18-19 - Horse Department

Page 20 - Livestock Judging Contest

Page 21 - Fair Sale, Herdsmanship, Boothmanship

Page 22-23 - 4H Building Exhibits

Page 24 - Animals, Agriculture and Natural Resources, County Fair Table Vegetables

Page 25 - Creative Arts

Page 26 - Special Photography, Family & Consumer Sciences

Page 27 - Personal Development

Page 28 - Science, Engineering, & Technology

Page 29 - Clover and Discovery Kids Showcase

Page 29 - Communications Department

Page 33-34 - Fashion Revue, Clothing Selection, $15 Challenge

Page 34 - Photography

Page 35 - Procedure for Prorating Premiums

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

Due to COVID-19, Adams County Extension & Outreach, Adams County 4-H, Southwest Valley FFA, and the Adams County Fair Board reserve the right to alter and update General Rules and Regulations as necessary to respond to the

pandemic in the best interest of our members, their families, judges, volunteers, and our members and staff.

1. Classes are open to Adams County 4-H members and FFA members who are in the 4th grade on or before September 15, 2020. All exhibitors must be residents of Adams County, with the following exceptions: A 4-H or FFA member may reside outside the county, but he or she must be a member of an organized 4-H Club or FFA Chapter within the county. 2. All members must be enrolled in Adams County 4-H. It is highly recommended that members enroll in projects. Livestock pro-

ject members must meet enrollment and identification deadlines. 3. All members who bring a static exhibit or participate in clothing and fashion or communications will have their portion of 2019-

2020 program development fees paid by the Adams County Youth and 4H Development Committee. 4. A member must be an active member, including attending 75% of their local club meetings to be eligible to show at the fair. Club leaders are to determine eligibility. *Waived for 2019-20 Fair due to COVID-19. 5. Entries must be the work of the exhibitor. 6. Exhibitors must exhibit their projects in person to the official judge. In case of sickness or more than one exhibit in a class, an exhibitor may choose another exhibitor as a substitute, but must report the substitute’s name to the Division Superintendent. Any other reason for being unable to exhibit must be presented in writing and approved by the Youth & 4-H Committee at the June Youth & 4-H Committee meeting. Substitutes or helpers must be Adams County 4H members,

FCCLA, or FFA members. In showmanship competition, exhibitors must show their own animals. *Judging may or may not be in-person (Conference style) due to COVID-19 for 2020 Adams County Fair.

7. All exhibits will be awarded purple, blue or red placings according to merits of exhibits, with the exception of Share the Fun and Clover Kids classes which will receive Participation Ribbons. 8. Exhibits selected for State Fair must meet State Fair requirements. Only 4-H member exhibits will be selected to go to State Fair as 4-H exhibits. 9. Entries for STATE FAIR LIVESTOCK division must be made by July 1 through the 4H online system. 10. All exhibitors are expected to keep the area occupied by their individual or club exhibits neat and attractive. All exhibitors are required to remove and clean up their exhibit space at the conclusion of the fair. Boothmanship and Herdsmanship awards will be announced in the August 4-H Newsletter. *No boothmanship or herdsmanship awards will be

awarded for the 2020 Adams County Fair. Exhibitors are expected to keep all spaces they interact in neat and attractive and remove their exhibits as directed due to COVID-19.

11. Each club is responsible for taking down their club's own dividers, tables, etc. after the exhibits have been released and cleared out of the building. *Not applicable for 2020 Adams County Fair.

12. All animal, communication and clothing entries need to be submitted to the Adams County Extension Office on or before-June 15th, 2020. *Clothing, communication, and static exhibit entries need to be submitted by June 30 for the 2020 Adams County Fair.

13. Division superintendents have a responsibility to enforce the rules within their division that are set forth in the fair book. To appeal a decision of the superintendent, an official written request must be made within 72 hours by the person in question to the appropriate Extension staff member. That staff member will call together the superintendent, and at least four Youth & 4-H Committee members (at least 2 adults and at least 2 youth) within 24 hours to act upon the appeal. It will be the respon-sibility of all persons involved to be present for the appeal and this committee's decision will be final.

14. The Youth & 4-H Committee, Adams County Youth & 4-H/FFA Fair Committee, Adams County Fair & Racing Board, Fair Superintendents, and the Extension Service are not responsible for loss or damage to exhibits; however, they will use all care to insure their safety.

15. All static project areas including Animals, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Creative Arts, Family & Consumer Sciences, Per-sonal Development, and Science, Engineering & Technology exhibits will be conference judged on Thursday, July 9 at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Poster Art will also be judged on this day. See club schedule in this book. *The final static, com-munications, and clothing exhibit judging style and schedule will be released after July 1 due to COVID-19.

16. When projects are a group effort, each contributor will receive a ribbon. Premium money will be divided equally among all participants.

17. Premium checks will be mailed to families. 18. Riding horses, ponies or mules will not be allowed in the barns. 19. No dogs or cats are allowed in barns. 20. Camping availability will be determined by Fair Committee; campers must be approved by the Fair Committee. *There will be

no camping allowed for 2020 Adams County Fair. 21. Action taken against rule violators will be as follows:

1. Person asked to stop. 2. Person(s) asked to leave fairgrounds. If this occurs on show day, livestock may not be shown. 3. Legal authority brought in if necessary.

22. Any proposed changes of rules must be brought to the Department Superintendent and Youth & 4-H Committee prior to December 1st to be considered for the following fair year. 23. All 4-H exhibitors are required to work a shift in the Fairground Food Stand. All profits from the food stand benefit Adams

County 4-H program. *A decision regarding Food Stand for 2020 Adams County Fair is pending. 4-H members will be updated

on requirements.

24. No alcohol consumption (except at the events held in the grand stands when alcohol is sold).

25. No smoking on the fair grounds. 5

LIVESTOCK REGULATIONS

Due to COVID-19, Adams County Extension & Outreach, Adams County 4-H, Southwest Valley FFA, and the Adams County Fair Board reserve the right to alter and update Livestock Rules and Regulations as necessary to respond to the

pandemic in the best interest of our members, their families, judges, volunteers, and our members and staff.

1. All livestock members must be able to show ownership agreement if requested as outlined by 4H 202 Iowa 4-H Livestock show requirements for 4-H project selection. All livestock projects must be in member’s possession by May 15, unless other-wise specified in the livestock project rules.

2. Livestock projects must be identified in 4honline by May 15, 2020. *Due to COVID-19, June 1, 2020 is the extended deadline. 3. A copy of registration papers for all purebred animals entered in said classes will be required to be turned in at the Extension

Office before June 14, 2020. 4. Livestock members are encouraged to participate in a club tour. *No club tours for 2020, due to COVID-19. 5. All market animals must be on the grounds during the scheduled weigh-in time. 6. Fair entries must be in place by 3:00 p.m. Saturday and must remain on exhibit until 1:30 p.m. Wednesday unless otherwise approved by the appropriate superintendent. All animals must be removed starting at 1:30 Wednesday and all stalls must be cleaned by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday. No one leaves until they have been signed out by the superintendent. If they are not signed out, they lose premium. *Not applicable for 2020 Adams County Fair due to

COVID-19. Schedule and procedures will be updated and provided to exhibitors in the beginning of July. 7. All market animals weighed in will be eligible for rate of gain. 8. All livestock must meet state health requirements. Any livestock which does not meet these requirements will be required to be removed from the fairgrounds at the discretion of the fair veterinarian. 9. Exhibitors are expected to have all livestock under control. If any animal is deemed to be a threat to either exhibitors or the public, the superintendent may ban said animal from the show. 10. All champion and reserve champion animals will be selected from purple or blue ribbon winners. 11. Junior Showmanship is open to all members 4th through 6th grade who have not been named Champion Junior Showman in

the division before. 12. Intermediate Showmanship is open to all members 7

th through 8

th grades who have not been named Champion Intermediate

Showman in the division before. 13. Senior Showmanship is open to all members 9th grade and up regardless of whether they have previously won the senior

division and also to any juniors and intermediates that have previously won the junior and intermediate showmanship divi-sion.

14. Market Livestock Exhibitor show ring dress is dark jeans and the current year Adams County Fair t-shirt. Exhibitor’s official fair show number should be pinned to the back of their t-shirt. Show number halters are not to be worn in this youth show.

15. No open flames in barns. 16. Each judge’s decision is final. 17. In the beef show, breeding heifer and market heifer decisions will be final on Beef weigh-in day in December. 18. No standing fans are allowed at rear of beef animals. 19. Prohibited medication, drug, mechanical or artificial appliance: No person shall administer internally or externally to any live-stock, either before or during an approved event, any medication, drug, or mechanical device or artificial appliance that is of such character as could affect its performance or appearance at the event. 20. The use of portable evaporative coolers will not be allowed unless they are being used for an entire building. Portable mister units are allowed. 21. Livestock to be sold at the fair sale must be identified and signed up within 2 hours after each species show ends. Any

species invited to participate in the Best of the Southwest Shootout will be allowed to withdraw from the sale. *Due to COVID-

19, 2020 Livestock Sale decision and options will be made as soon as possible and exhibitors will be notified.

22. At the superintendent’s discretion, music may be played at an appropriate level. If the superintendent can hear the

music from one end of the barns to the other, the music is too loud and member will be given a warning. 1st time will

be a warning, 2nd

time there will be no premium paid and 3rd

time the member and their animals will need to leave the

fairgrounds. *Not applicable for 2020 Adams County Fair.

23. All 4-H exhibitors are required to work a shift in the Fairground Food Stand. All profits from the food stand benefit Adams

County 4-H program. *A decision regarding Food Stand for 2020 Adams County Fair is pending. 4-H members will be updated

on requirements.

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BEEF DEPARTMENT Superintendent – Craig Stalcup and Tanner Lund 4honline Animal Identification deadline — June 1

Fair Entry deadline (paper submission in county office — June 15 Fair Weigh-In Date – Monday, July 13 @ 6 p.m.

Judging Day - Tuesday, July 14 @ 8:30 a.m.

Due to COVID-19, all weigh-in and judging times are subject to change and Adams County 4-H, Southwest Valley FFA, Adams

County Fair Board, and Adams County Extension & Outreach reserve the right to alter and update department rules and regula-

tions as necessary to respond to the pandemic and meet best practice and guidelines in the best interest of our members, their fami-

lies, judges, volunteers, and our members and staff. Please check all communication modes of Adams County Extension & Outreach

and the Adams County Fair Board for most current and accurate information.

Show Order: Registered Heifers Commercial Heifers Cow-Calf Feeder Calves Bottle/Bucket Calves Bottle Buckaroos Advanced Cattle Feeding Registered Market Beef Market Beef Market Heifers Rate of Gain Awards Champion Market Beef Showmanship

Beef Breeding Heifers - 010

1. Heifers may be either registered or grade, but all must have a known birth date. Grade & crossbred heifers will be shown in the commercial class. Classes will be provided for each breed of registered heifers. 2. To be a breed class at the Adams County Fair, a breed must have no less than two purebred animals in the breed. Purebred animals are defined by each breed association. 3. If a registered breeding beef animal does not meet the criteria for purebred of a breed, it will be shown in a class known as All Other Breed

or AOB 4. If a breed only includes 1 purebred animal, that animal will also be shown in the AOB class. 5. All heifers must have an ear tattoo (calf hood is NOT acceptable). Heifers must be identified in 4honline by May 15 and this tattoo must be listed on the 4honline identification record. 6. Heifers must have been born after September 1st,2019. 7. No fresh tattoos will be accepted. 8. A photocopy of registration papers must accompany the Livestock ID form for all registered heifers. 9. Entries will be limited to three heifers by any one member. 10. Classes will be set-up by the beef committee after check-in. 11. All champion breed heifers, the champion AOB heifer and the champion commercial heifer will compete to be the supreme champion breeding heifer at the Adams County Fair. Classes 0001 Registered Breeding Heifer 0002 All Other Breeds (AOB) 0003 Commercial Breeding Heifer Awards given for: Champion & Reserve of each breed, including AOB Champion & Reserve Commercial Heifer After Breeding Heifers are judged all first place heifers will come back for overall Champion Breeding Heifer and Reserve Champion. Beef Cow & Calf - 020

l. All cows must have been enrolled by exhibitor as a breeding heifer project. The cow must appear on a previous year's 4-H/FFA ID form. 2. In the beef cow & calf classes, calves must have been dropped after January 1, 2020. 3. Limit of three units (cow & calf) per member may be exhibited. 4. Cow & calf both must be ear tagged or permanently identified. 5. Cow & calf must be identified in 4honline by May 15. 4honline identification must include ear tag number, birth weight and birth date

of calf. (If calf will be born after May 15, the cow must be identified by May 15, and the calf information reported within 10 days after it is born.)

6. Daily gain will be calculated and provided to the judge. The judge will also be given the age of the cow. 7. Both the cow and calf are to be shown in the ring. 8. Classes will be divided by age of calf after check in.

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Feeder Calf - 030 1. Calves must have been born after September 1, 2019. 2. Limit of three per member may be exhibited. 3. The calf must be ear tagged and identified in 4honline by May 15. (See rule 5, cow-calf if calf is born after May 15.) Birth weight is not

required. *Animal identification deadline extended to June 1 due to COVID-19. 4. The calf may be purchased or raised. However it should have a known birth date. 5. Only the calf is to be shown in the show ring. 6. Member may or may not bring the cow to the fair. 7. The calf cannot be shown in both cow-calf and feeder calf divisions. 8. There will be no rate of gain awards in this division. 9. Classes will be divided by weight after check in.

10. Exhibitors are allowed to bring feeder calves to the Adams County Fair on the day of the feeder calf show or keep them at the fair from start to finish. Class 0005 Feeder Calves Awards given for: Champion & Reserve Champion Feeder Calf

Bucket Bottle Calf - 040 A. To design a cattle project to fit the physical and maturity level of younger youth. B. To teach proper management skills such as health care, nutritional needs, and environmental needs of newborn calves. C. To teach basic dairy/beef management skills without a large investment. D. To teach basic record keeping and communication skills. E. To provide a better understanding of the dairy/feeder cattle industries. Bucket – Bottle Calf Rules - 1. Project is open to all 4-H & FFA members in Adams County. 2. Calves purchased must be in the possession of the youth within 2 weeks of birth. Any newborns or orphaned calf, steer or heifer, dairy or beef, purebred, or crossbred, calved between March 1 and June 15 can be part of this project. Bull calves will be allowed to show at the fair upon approval of the B&B committee. 3. Calves will be identified by a county ear tag number. Calves need to be identified in 4honline by May 15. The 4-H member needs to pick

up a tag at the Extension Office and tag their calf. *Animal identification deadline extended to June 1 due to COVID-19. 4. Calf must be bucket or bottle fed. No nursing permitted after 2 weeks of birth. 5. An exhibitor may identify up to 3 calves, but is limited to a maximum of 2 calves exhibited at the fair (this does not include other beef or dairy exhibits). These are eligible to be shown only in the bucket/bottle class and dairy heifer calves can also be shown for conformation in the dairy heifer class. 6. The bucket/bottle project will be evaluated on a four part, 500 point system. Record sheets will be sent to members with bottle/bucket calves prior to fair. Written records will be turned in and oral interviews will be held at 1:00 p.m. on the Science, Engineering & Technology judging day, July 9, at the Adams County Fair. The knowledge, general health, and showmanship will be eval-

uated during the fair in a show ring evaluation. WRITTEN REPORT 100 ORAL INTERVIEW 200 GENERAL HEALTH 100 SHOWMANSHIP 100 TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS 500 In keeping records youth are asked to use only the forms provided from the Extension Office. 7. Judging will be based on: a. What a member has learned about care & management of raising the calf. b. Showing of the calf, with emphasis on what the member has learned. c. Knowledge, general health, condition, and management of the calf. d. Complete and accurate records of the project (record neatness, written reports, and clippings). 8. Youth may keep bucket/bottle animals for breeding heifer or market beef classes for the next year. 9. All calves will be shown on halter and fitted according to dairy or beef standards. 10. Bucket/Bottle exhibitors must follow the fair rules and health requirements as stated in the fair book. These rules include but are not limited to: *Evidence of warts, ringworm, pink eye, or any other contagious or infectious condition will eliminate the animal from the show. *All exhibitors must show their own animal, unless excused by the B&B Committee. *Each exhibitor is responsible for cleaning his stall before release. Class 0006 Awards given for: Champion & Reserve Champion Bucket/Bottle Calf

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Advanced Cattle Feeding – Pen of Three - 050 1. Pen will consist of three animals weighed at the December weigh in. 2. The calves will be exhibited in the pen un-haltered. 3. No individual from a pen can be shown in an individual class. 4. Each exhibitor may enter no more than 2 pens in this class. Class 0011 Pens of Market Beef Award given for: Champion & Reserve Champion Pen of Beef Registered Market Beef - 060 1. Registered Beef must have been weighed, tagged and tattoos checked at the official weigh-in December, 2019. 2. Breeds will be shown in their breed respective classes. 3. Not more than three individual animals may be shown in this division by any one member. 4. Market beef animals must be weighed and identification checked at the fair. Registration certificates will need to be presented at the fair weigh-in to qualify for the individual breed classes. 5. The breeds will show in classes according to their breeds. 6. Each breed will have a Champion and Reserve Champion selected. 7. All registered beef must gain a minimum of 2.4 lbs. per day to be eligible to receive a blue ribbon. The gain will be figured using the December weigh-in weight. Market Beef - 070 1. Market Beef must have been weighed, tagged, and tattooed at the official weigh-in December, 2019. 2. Market steers and market heifers will be shown in separate classes in the beef division. 3. Not more than three individual animals may be shown in this division by any one member. 4. Market beef animals must be weighed and identification checked at the fair. 5. All breeds will show in the same classes by weight divisions. 6. Classes will be established from weigh-ins at fair. Champion and Reserve Champion will be selected from division champions. 7. All market steers must gain a minimum of 2.4 lbs. per day to be eligible to receive a blue or purple ribbon. All market heifers must gain a minimum of 2.2 lbs. per day to be eligible to receive a blue or purple ribbon. The gain will be figured using the December weigh-in weight.

Classes 0012 Registered Market Beef 0013 Market Beef 0014 Market Heifers Those eligible for Overall Champion & Reserve Market Beef Champion & Reserve Market Heifer Champion & Reserve Registered Breed Steers Champion & Reserve Crossbred Market Beef Jr. Beef Showman - 4th thru 6th grade Intermediate Beef Showman - 7th & 8th grades Sr. Beef Showman - 9th thru 12th grade and previous Jr. and Intermediate showmanship winners.

Market Beef Division Awards given for: Champion & Reserve Market Heifer Champion & Reserve Market Steer Champion & Reserve Breed Steer Grand Champion & Reserve Market Beef Champion & Reserve Carcass Beef Jr, Int, & Senior Showmanship

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DAIRY COW DEPARTMENT - 090 Superintendents - Amy Britten and Kathy Bozwell 4honline Animal Identification Deadline — June 1

Fair Entry deadline (paper submission in county office ) — June 15 Fair Check In – Saturday, July 11 @ 6a.m - 11a.m.

Judging Day - Tuesday, July 14 @ 8a.m.


County Fair Board, and Adams County Extension & Outreach reserve the right to alter and update department rules and regulations

as necessary to respond to the pandemic and meet best practice and guidelines in the best interest of our members, their families,

judges, volunteers, and our members and staff. Please check all communication modes of Adams County Extension & Outreach and

the Adams County Fair Board for most current and accurate information.

1. Animals may be purebred or grade. Classes will be provided for each breed. State breed on ID sheet. 2. A photo copy of registration must be turned in for registered heifers. 3. Animals must have an ID tag or tattoo. 4. Exhibitors must own each animal by May 15th, with a legible tattoo or tag for each animal and be identified in 4honline by May 15th.

*Identification deadline extended to June 1 due to COVID-19. 5. Entries will be limited to six animals by any one member (2 per class). 6. Classes may be split if the number of entries in the class so warrants. 7. All dairy exhibitors will be required to wear appropriate dairy white clothing when exhibiting. Classes

Awards Given for: *Champion & Reserve 0027 - Breed & Grade 0026 *Champion & Reserve 0027 Dairy Animal 0028 *Jr. Showmanship (4th thru 6th) *Intermediate Showmanship (7th & 8th) *Sr. Showmanship (9th & up) and previous *Jr. Showmanship winners *Int. Showmanship winners

DAIRY GOAT DEPARTMENT - 100 Superintendents - Amy Britten and Kathy Bozwell 4honline Animal Identification deadline — June 1

Fair Entry deadline (paper submission in county office) – June 15 Fair Check In – Saturday, July 11 – 6:00 am-11:00 am

Judging Day — Tuesday, July 14 @ 8:00 a.m.

1. All goats must be collared and chained. 2. No exhibitor shall exhibit more than ten animals in this department with no more than two animals per exhibitor per class. 3. Does 24 months of age or over which have never freshened must show in the two-year old class. 4. Goats under 2 years of age which have freshened must show in the two-year old class. 5. Dairy goats must have tattoo. 6. Exhibitors must own each animal by May 15th, with a legible tattoo and be identified in 4honline by May 15th. *Identification deadline extended to June 1 due to COVID-19. 7. All dairy exhibitors will be required to wear appropriate dairy white clothing when exhibiting. Classes: 0041 Does under 4 months 0042 Does 4 months and under 8 months 0043 Does 8 months and under 12 months 0044 Does 12 months and under 24 months 0045 Does 2 years and under 3 years 0046 Does 3 years and over Awards given for: *Champion & Reserve Doe *Jr. Dairy Showmanship (4th thru 6th) *Intermediate Dairy Showmanship (7th & 8th) *Sr. Dairy Showmanship (9th and up) and previous *Jr. Showmanship winners *Int. Showmanship winners

0021 Baby heifer calves March 1, 2018- Fair time 0022 Registered (state breed on ID sheet) 0023 Grade 0024 Heifer calves July 1, 2017- February 28, 2018 0025 Registered (state breed on ID sheet) 0026 Grade 0027 Yearling heifers July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017 0028 Registered (state breed on ID sheet) 0029 Grade

0030 Two Year Old July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017 0031 Registered (state breed on ID sheet) 0032 Grade 0033 Aged Cow Dropped before July 1, 2014 (Must have been shown by member previously) 0034 Registered (state breed on ID sheet) 0035 Grade

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MEAT GOAT DEPARTMENT - 101 Superintendent – Whitney Bayles

4honline Animal Identification deadline – June 1 Fair Entry deadline (paper submission in county office) — June 15

Fair Check In – Saturday, July 11 @ 6:00 am-11:00 am Judging Day – Tuesday, July 14 @ 8:00 a.m.




lies, judges, volunteers, and our members and staff. Please check all communication modes of Adams County Extension & Out-

reach and the Adams County Fair Board for most current and accurate information.

POLICIES: Exhibitors are to read all General Rules and Regulations including animal health regulations, before making entry. GOATS: Market goats may be doe or wether kids. AGE: Goats are to have milk teeth or may have one or both of their milk teeth, but there shall be no evidence of breaking of the skin or eruption of the two permanent front teeth. HAIR: Market goats must be uniformly slick shorn with 3/8 inch of hair or less at the time of arrival on the fairgrounds. Hair may be left on the legs up to the hocks and knees only. HORNS: Market goats are to have horns blunted before arrival on grounds. NO ICING ON MARKET GOATS. WEIGHT: There is a minimum weight of 40 pounds with no upper weight limit. Goats less than 40 pounds will not be eligible to show. 1. Annual Goat weigh-in day will be April 25, 2020. *Goat weigh-in was cancelled due to COVID-19. 2. On weigh-in day all market goats will be weighed and tagged with the official 4-H tag. *Goat weigh-in was cancelled due to COVID-19. 3. The rate of gain test period will be April 25 to fair weigh-in date, July 11, 2019. *Goat weigh-in was cancelled due to COVID-19 and fair weigh-in is cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19. OWNERSHIP: Exhibitors must own each animal by May 15th, with a legible tattoo or tag for each animal and be identified in 4honline by

May 15. *Animal identification deadline extended to June 1 due to COVID-19.

SHOWMANSHIP: Exhibitors will not slap or brace the animal or lift the front legs off the ground while in the show ring. RESTRAINTS: Exhibitors are allowed to use halters or collars in the show ring. WEIGH-IN: Exhibitors will weigh their goats on Saturday, July 11 from 6:00 a.m. to noon. The show superintendents will establish clas-ses based on the declared weights. *Due to COVID-19, weigh-in at Fair is cancelled for 2020. Market Meat Goat Classes 0050 Meat buck—This class is open to all breeds registered or not. Limit two (2) bucks per exhibitor. All bucks must be under 12 months of age. Bucks will be eligible for sale at auction at the owner’s discretion. Rate of Gain will be figured for buck goats separate from other goats. All bucks must be kept as odor-free as possible. If a buck is deemed to be an odor problem and/or hazard by the Superinten-dent, the buck must be removed from the Fairgrounds. 0051 Meat wethers under 4 months 0053 Meat Does under 4 months 0052 Meat wethers 4 months and under 8 months 0054 Meat Does 4 months and Under 8 months *Goats showing in market doe classes are not eligible to also show in breeding do classes. Breeding Meat Goat Classes 0055 Does under 4 months 0056 Does 4 months and under 8 months 0057 Does 8 months and under 12 months 0058 Does 12 months and under 24 months 0059 Does 2 years and under 3 years 0060 Does 3 years and over Awards given for: *Grand Champion Meat Goat *Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goat *Champion & Reserve Doe *Champion & Reserve Meat Wether *Champion Breeding Meat Goat *Reserve Champion Breeding Meat Goat *Jr. Showmanship (4th thru 6th) *Intermediate Showmanship (7th & 8th) *Sr. Showmanship (9th and up) and previous *Jr. Showmanship winners * Int. showmanship winners *Rate of Gain

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SHEEP DEPARTMENT Superintendent – Tony Douglas

4honline Entries due - June 1 Fair Entry due (paper submission in county office) — June 15

Fair Weigh-In - Saturday, July 11 @ 9:00 am-10:30 am Judging Day - Sunday, July 12 @ 8:00 a.m.






Market Lambs - 102 1. All market lambs must have been dropped on or after January 1, identified with the official 4-H ear tag, and identified in 4honline by

May 15, 2020. *Animal identification extended to June 1, 2020. 2. All sexually intact sheep to be exhibited at fair must have an official scrapie identification tag. 3. Each exhibitor may show a maximum of three blackface and three white faced influenced lambs as individuals and two pens of three. 4. Annual Lamb Weigh-in Day will be April 25, 2020, 9:00-11:00 a.m. *Lamb weigh-in cancelled due to COVID-19. 5. Market lambs may be shorn prior to or on April 25, but do not need to be. 6. On weigh-in day all lambs will be weighed and tagged with the official 4-H tag. *Lamb weigh-in cancelled due to COVID-19. 7. The Rate of Gain test period will be April 25 to fair weigh- in date, July 11, 2020. *Lamb weigh-in cancelled due to COVID-19. 8. A ewe lamb may show in either the market class or breeding class, but NOT in both. This determination will be made on July 16. 9. There will be no coloring agent or paint used on any sheep. Sheep in violation will not be allowed to show.

10. Feeder lambs (those under 90 lbs.) are not eligible for champion consideration. 11. White face lambs are those showing white about the head, ears, and/or on the legs. Many Suffolk or Hampshire crosses are black-face sheep. 12. The determination will be made at fair weigh-in by the sheep superintendent as to whether sheep will be exhibited in the blackface or white-face influenced market lamb classes and breeding ewe classes. 13. No Icing Classes: 0071 Black face market lamb 0072 White face influenced market lamb 0073 AOB market lamb 0074 Pen of three market lambs 0075 Feeder class Awards given for: *Champion & Reserve Market Lamb *Champion & Reserve Pen of Three Breeding Ewes - 103 1. Each exhibitor may show a maximum of two entries in any one ewe class. 2. Animals need to be identified in 4honline by May 15, 2020. Exhibitors in purebred classes must turn in a copy of the registration pa-

pers. If there are no papers presented by fair weigh-in on July 11, the ewe will be shown in the commercial class. We must have a copy of the registration papers. *Animal identification extended to June 1 due to COVID-19.

3. If an exhibitor shows a yearling and/or aged purebred ewe those registration papers need to be turned in each year. 4. All ewe lambs must be weighed and tagged with the official 4-H tag at weigh-in. *Weigh-in cancelled due to COVID-19. Each exhibi-

tor is responsible for requesting appropriate ear tags and tagging their own animal(s). 5. Ewe lambs must have been dropped after January 1, 2020. 6. All ewes must be shorn, recommended between April 1 and June 1.

Classes: 0081 Purebred Ewe Lamb 0082 Purebred Yearling Ewe 0083 Purebred Aged Ewe 0084 AOB Ewe Lamb 0085 AOB Yearling Ewe 0086 AOB Aged Ewe 0087 Commercial Ewe Lamb 0088 Commercial Yearling Ewe 0089 Commercial Aged Ewe Awards given for: *Champion & Reserve Commercial Ewe *Champion & Reserve Breeding Ewe *Champion AOB – Reserve AOB Ram Lambs - 104 1. This class is open to all breeds registered or not. Limit of 2 ram lambs per exhibitor. All ram lambs must be born after January 1, 2020. Ram lambs will be eligible for sale at auction at the owner’s discretion. Rate of Gain will be figured for Ram Lambs separate from other lambs.

Class: 0090 Ram Lamb Awards given for: *Champion & Reserve Ram Lamb *Jr. Sheep Showman (4th thru 6th) *Intermediate Sheep Showman (7th thru 8th) *Sr. Sheep Showman (9th and up) and previous Jr. Showman winners *Int. showman winners

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SWINE DEPARTMENT – 105 Superintendents – Randy & Holly Cooper, Luke Kaufman

4honline Animal Identification deadline — June 1 Fair Entry deadline (paper submission in county office) - June 15

Fair Weigh-In – Sunday, July 12 @ 6:00 p.m. Judging Day - Monday, July 13 @ 7:30 a.m.

Swine Carcass Show – Saturday, July 25 @ 10:00 a.m. Due to COVID-19, all weigh-in and judging times are subject to change and Adams County 4-H, Southwest Valley FFA, Adams





1. All 4-H and FFA swine must have been farrowed on or after January 1, 2020. 2. Swine will be weighed and enrolled on the April 25, 2020 weigh-in date at the Adams County fairgrounds. At least 2 pigs must be

weighed in for carcass and rate of gain. *Weigh-in cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19. 3. All 4-H and FFA Swine for the Adams County Fair must be in the member’s possession before the May 15th enrollment deadline. If

birth dates are known, they should be recorded. Only 4-H swine that are enrolled online and identified and tagged by May 15, 2020 can be shown at the Adams County Youth & 4-H/FFA Fair. The only FFA swine that can be shown at the Adams County Fair are those which were registered at the Adams County Extension Office and tagged by May 15. Only swine weighed in at the April 25 swine weigh-in will compete for rate of gain. *Animal identification deadline extended to June 1 due to COVID-19.

4. Pigs to be weighed and enrolled for county fair must be ear-notched and tagged with official county or state fair tags. Charge for ear tags will be invoiced to each exhibitor family.

5. There will be no limit on the number of pigs weighed in but the number exhibited at fair shall be no more than 2 breeding gilts, 3 individual pigs, 1 pen of three, and 1 carcass pig, for a total of 7 pigs at the fair per exhibitor. Individual market class entries and up to 1 pen of 3 entry may be selected from those identified in 4honline or registered at the Adams County Extension office by May

15th. *Animal identification deadline extended to June 1 due to COVID-19. 6. It is recommended that pigs weigh between 50# and 90# on weigh-in date (born after January 1).

7. All market classes will be divided by weight by the swine committee immediately following weigh-in at the fair. 8. Within two hours after weigh-in, members must notify superintendent with tag numbers of animals being placed into their specified

show classes. 9. All pigs must weigh 225 pounds or more on fair entry day (Saturday, July 11) to show at the Adams County Fair. There will be one lightweight exception for (1) pig per exhibitor. This pig must weigh no less than 200# on weigh-in day. If it is a market pig, it can be sold at the fair sale for kill at a local locker or go home. It cannot go to the packer. If it is a breeding gilt in the gilt class, it may go home with the exhibitor. 10.Gilts in the gilt class can only be shown in the gilt class. Gilts may go home with the exhibitor, but if they are going to be sold at the fair,

the exhibitor must tell the superintendent within two hours after fair weigh-in. 11. Members have the option to sell their hogs at the livestock auction or take them home. If hogs are taken home, state laws must be fol-

lowed. Superintendent must be notified two hours after weigh-in of their intentions. 12. Because of consumer demand for a lean uniform product, as well as the need for producers to raise fast growing pigs, pigs will be evalu-ated two ways. The first evaluation will place the pigs using the National Pork Producers Council formula for pounds of lean gain per day on test. This class will be called Production. Secondly, pigs will be evaluated using a carcass formula measuring the percent lean in the car-cass with the highest percent lean winning. This class will be Consumer Carcass, or just Carcass Class. 13. Each market swine exhibitor will be required to enter 1 pig in the carcass class unless the exhibitor is only showing breeding gilts. 14. Production/Carcass pigs will be designated at fair weigh-in time. 15. Production/Carcass pigs may be exhibited in other classes as well. 16. Production Carcass pigs will be sold by live weight as normal. The buyer must agree to have pigs slaughtered at a pre-designated slaughter facility. 17. Production Carcass pigs will be judged live in a separate class following the market pig show and then are judged at the locker for a carcass placing. 18. In 2020, all 4-H and FFA swine project members are required to be YQCA certified to: a. Sell their hogs to some packers. b. Exhibit at an Adams County Fair c. Exhibit at the Iowa State Fair

19. There shall be no coloring agents, powder or oil used on hogs. Hogs in violation will not be allowed to show. The use of either is strictly prohibited. Due to packer demands and concerns, it is strongly recommended that pigs are not clipped. Hair should not be shorter that ½ inch. REMINDER: NO CLIPPING ON THE FAIR GROUNDS.

20. Breeding gilts cannot be shown as an individual market pig in the Production Class or in the Market Pen of Three Class. There is a lim-it of two breeding gilts per exhibitor. All gilts will be shown as crossbred.

The Adams County Extension & Outreach Office will enter county weighed-in and enrolled pigs in the 4honline swine records following the weigh-in. It is the responsibility of each 4-Her to verify these 4honline entries before May 15, 2020. *Swine weigh-in

cancelled due to COVID-19. The only FFA swine that can be shown at the Adams County Fair are those registered at the Ad-ams County Extension office and tagged by May 15. *Animal identification extended to June 1 due to COVID-19.

Classes: 0100 Pen of Three 0101 Gilt 0102 Individual 0103 Carcass (Pigs must weigh 225 lbs. & over) – 1 pig exception – wt. # limit – see rule 9. Awards given for: Champion & Reserve Gilt Champion & Reserve Market Pig Jr. Swine Showman (4th-6th grades) Champion & Reserve Pen of Three Top Gaining Market Swine Int. Swine Showman (7th-8th grades) Champion & Reserve Production Carcass Pig Champion & Reserve Carcass Pig (Live) Sr. Swine Showman (9th grade and up, Gilt Rate of Gain Champion & Reserve Carcass Pig and previous Jr. and Int. Showman winners)

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SMALL ANIMAL DEPARTMENT Superintendent – Jade Wilbourne

4honline Animal Identification deadline — June 1 Fair Entry deadline (paper submission in county office) - June 15

Judging Day – Monday, July 13 @ 11:00






Cats - 106 1. May have two cat entries per member. 2. Cat(s) can be of any sex or breed. 3. Because of susceptibility to disease, no kitten under 4 months of age at the time of the show will be eligible for competition. 4. All cats are required to have up-to-date distemper and rabies vaccination. Certification of vaccinations must be completed by June 15th. It is also recommended that all cats have nails clipped. 5. Cats and kittens must be inspected by a fair veterinarian on the day of the show date or they will not be allowed to show. 6. All cats shall be on a leash. 7. Cats may or may not be owned by the exhibitor, but in all cases the cat is to have been cared for and managed by the exhibitor. 8. Must check in between 10:30 and 10:45, show starts at 11:00. Animals will be dismissed after showing. Classes: Kitten (4 months - 1 year) Cat (1 year and older) 0111 male kitten 0113 male cat 0112 female kitten 0114 female cat Awards given for: *Champion & Reserve Kitten *Champion & Reserve Cat *Jr. Cat/Kitten Showman (4th, thru, 6th) *Int. Cat/Kitten Showman (7th & 8th) *Sr. Cat/Kitten Showman (9th and up and previous Jr. & Int. Showman winners) Pets - 107 1 Animals will be inspected by the fair veterinarian on the day of the show before they will be allowed to show. 2. Exhibitor may show two small animals total, with the exception of fish - any number of fish will be one entry. Fish cannot be judged for showmanship. 3. Check in between 10:30 and 10:45, show starts immediately after Cat/Kitten show and will be dismissed after showing. 4. Any species that has another division will not be allowed in the small animal class. (e.g. poultry) Class: 0121 Pets - Identify species in 4honline Awards given for: *Champion & Reserve Champion Pets *Jr. Pet Showman (4th thru 6th) * Int. Pet Showman (7th & 8th) *Sr. Pet Showman (9th and up and previous Jr & Int. Showman winners) Rabbits - 108 1. An exhibitor may show one meat pen and up to four individuals. This may include fancy rabbits. Individuals can come from the meat pen if they meet age requirements of the specific class. 2. Rabbits must have tattoo and be identified in 4honline by May 15. *Animal identification deadline extended to June 1 due to COVID-

19. 3. Each exhibitor will present his or her own rabbits during judging. May have another 4-H member assist if more than one rabbit is in the same class. 4. Buck and doe classes will be further divided at the fair based on breed as numbers warrant. 5. Cages and some fans will be furnished. Exhibitor is responsible for food, water and litter/wood chips. Exhibitor may bring their own

pans, bottles and fans if desired. 6. Animals will be inspected by the fair veterinarian. 7. Animals must check in Saturday, July 11 from 8:30-10:00 a.m. Classes 0131 Senior Bucks, over 6 months of age 0132 Senior Does, over 6 months of age 0133 Junior Bucks, under 6 months of age 0134 Junior Does, under 6 months of age

0135 Single Fryer, should be less than 69 days of age and weigh between 3 1/2 and 5 1/2 pounds. (May show up to 2 rabbits in this class.)

0136 Meat pen of 3, should be under 69 days of age only one (maximum weights-16 1/2 pounds, uniform in size, any color) Awards given for: *Champion & Reserve Buck *Champion & Reserve Doe *Champion & Reserve Meat Pen *Champion & Reserve single fryer *Grand Champion Rabbit *Reserve Grand Champion Rabbit *Jr. Rabbit Showman (4th thru 6th) *Int. Rabbit Showman (7th & 8th) *Sr. Rabbit Showman (9th and up and previous Jr & Int. showman winners) 14

Poultry – 109 -

Superintendent – Jade Wilbourne 4honline Animal Identification deadline - June 1

Fair Entry deadline (paper submission in county office) - June 15 Judging Day – Sunday, July 12 @ 7:30 a.m. Broiler Show Sunday, July 12 @ 1 p.m. Poultry and Other Fowl Show






1. Each exhibitor may show up to 2 pens of 3 and up to 4 individuals for all birds for a limit of 10 birds total per 4-H/FFA member. 2. All poultry must test negative for Pullorum- Typhoid within 90 days of fair. All poultry will be tested on designated day set by superin-

tendent. Exhibitors must furnish certification to the superintendent. 3. Chickens and fowl need to have leg bands for identification and they need to be identified in 4honline by May 15. Leg bands will be attached at time of pullorum –typhoid testing. *Animal identification deadline extended to June 1 due to COVID-19. 4. Entries will be judged against the American Poultry Association American Standard of Perfection. 5. Individual birds cannot come from production classes. 6. Cages, some fans and pans will be furnished. Exhibitor is responsible for food, water and litter/wood chips. Exhibitors may bring their own pans and fans if desired. Cages may also be brought in with the approval of the superintendent. 7. Poultry must arrive Saturday, July 11 from 8:30-10:00 a.m. and will be dismissed Wednesday, July 15 at 1:30 p.m. Classes: Production class (Pen of 3) 0141 Broiler/Fryer (meat pen) 0142 Egg Production pen-pullets 0143 Egg Production pen-layers Individual Chickens 0144 Individual Broiler/Fryer 0145 Standard Chicken 0146 Bantam chicken Waterfowl Class 0151 Duck 0152 Geese Other Fowl Class 0153 Turkey 0154 Guineas 0155 Pigeons 0156 Other Awards given for: *Champion and reserve Meat Pen of 3 *Champion and reserve Egg Production Pen *Champion and reserve Chicken (individual) *Champion and reserve waterfowl *Champion and reserve other fowl *Grand Champion poultry *Reserve Grand Champion poultry *Jr. Poultry Showman (4th thru 6th) *Int. Poultry Showman (7th & 8th) *Sr. Poultry Showman (9th thru 12th and previous Jr & Int. showman winners) *Champion Individual Broiler *Reserve Champion Individual Broiler

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DOG DEPARTMENT - 110 Superintendent – Linda Adams

4honline Animal Identification deadline — June 1 Fair Entry deadline (paper submission in county office) — June 15

Judging Day – Tuesday, July 14 @ 1:00 p.m.






1. Entries are open to dogs regularly enrolled and identified in 4honline as 4-H projects by May 15, 2020 that meet the division and class

qualifications. *Animal identification extended to June 1 due to COVID-19. 2. All dogs must be on leash or crated while waiting for their class to be called. 3. Any female dog in season may not be shown. 4. Dogs are to be shown by the 4-H member. 5. This is NOT AN AKC sanctioned dog show. However, AKC rules have been used as guidelines. 6. Each exhibitor may show three dogs in the Obedience Division. 7. Dogs may or may not be owned by the exhibitor, but in all cases the dog is to have been trained, cared for, and managed by the exhibitor. 8. Each dog may be shown in only one obedience class. 9. Each exhibitor must show the judge a current Rabies Vaccination Certificate from the Veterinarian. OBEDIENCE DIVISION 1. Entries in this division are open to purebred or mixed breed dogs and may or may not be owned by the exhibitor. But in all cases, the dog is to have been trained, cared for and managed by the exhibitor. 2. Titled dogs may be entered only in the classes above their title. A first year dog obedience member with a first year dog which earned a CD degree must show in the Graduate Novice Class. 3. Each exhibitor must attend 70% of the scheduled 4-H Obedience Classes held. *Waived for 2020 due to COVID-19. Classes 056 Intro 057A Beginners Novice A 1st year for both exhibitor and dog. Dog must not have earned any obedience title. Heel on leash, Figure 8 on

leash, Sit for Examination on leash, Recall (No finish) off leash, Sit/stay Handler walks ring drop leash. 058B Beginners Novice B 2nd + year exhibitor/2nd year dog OR either exhibitor or dog with previous training experience, but 1st year for

the other team member. Exhibitor/dog team may enter this class until exhibitor has received a qualifying score. Dog must not have earned any obedience title. Heel on leash, Figure 8 on leash, Sit for Examination on leash, Recall (No finish) off leash, Sit/stay Han-dler walks ring drop leash.

059A Preferred Novice A Exhibitor/dog team may enter this class 1 year. Dog must not have earned any leg towards any CD obedience title. Heel & Figure 8 on leash, Stand for Examination off leash, Heel Free off leash, Recall with finish off leash, Down/Sit Handler walks ring drop leash.

060B Preferred Novice B Exhibitor/dog team may enter this class until exhibitor has received a qualifying score. Dog must not have earned any leg towards any CD obedience title. Heel & figure 8 on leash, Stand for examination off leash, Heel free off leash, Recall with finish off leash, Down/Sit Handler walks ring drop leash.

061A Novice A Exhibitor/Dog team may enter this class 1 year. Dog must not have earned any leg towards any CD obedience title. Heel Figure 8 on leash, Stand for examination off leash, Heel Free off leash, Recall with finish off leash, Long Sit (1 min) drop leash, Long Down (3 min) drop leash. 062B Novice B Exhibitor/Dog team may enter this class until exhibitor has received a qualifying score. Dog may not have earned third leg

towards any CD title. Heel & Figure 8 on leash, Stand for examination off leash, Heel Free off leash, Recall with finish off leash, Long Sit (1 min) drop leash, Long Down (3 min) drop leash.

063A Graduate Novice A This class is for exhibitor/dog team that is just beginning dumbbell work. Exhibitor/Dog team may enter this class 1 year. Exhibitor must provide their own dumbbell for this class. Dog must not have earned any legs towards any CDX title. Heel free & Figure 8 off leash, Drop on Recall off leash, Dumbbell Recall off leash, Dumbbell Recall over High Jump off leash, Recall over broad Jump off leash, Sit/Down (3 min) Handler out of sight drop leash.

064B Graduate Novice B Exhibitor/Dog team may enter this class until exhibitor has received a qualifying score. Exhibitor must provide their own dumbbell for this class. Dog must not have earned any legs towards any CDX title. Heel free & Figure 8 off leash, Drop on Recall off leash, Dumbbell Recall off leash, Dumbbell Recall over High Jump off leash, Recall over broad Jump off leash, Sit/Down (3 min) Handler out of sight drop leash.

065A Preferred Open A (1st year) No limit on number of years exhibitor/dog team may enter. Exhibitor must provide their own dumb- 065B Preferred Open B (2nd year) bell for this class. Dog must not have earned their 3rd leg towards any CDX title. Heel fee & Figure 8

off leash, Drop on Recall off leash, Retrieve on Flat off leash, Retrieve over High Jump off leash, Broad Jump Handler at side off leash.

066A Open A (1st year) No limit to number of years exhibitor/dog team may enter. Exhibitor must provide their own dumbbell for this 066B Open B (2nd year) class. Dog must not have earned any legs towards any UD titles. Heel Free & Figure 8 off leash, Drop on Recall

off leash, Retrieve on flat off leash, Retrieve Over High Jump off leash, Broad Jump Handler at side off leash, Long Sit (3 min) Handler out of sight drop leash, Long Down (5 min) Handler out of sight drop leash.

First place in each class receives a plaque and a placement ribbon. Second, 3rd, and 4th placements receive a ribbon. Trophies and/or a banner or rosette ribbon are awarded for: Champion Obedience Dog, Reserve Champion Obedience Dog.

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SHOWMANSHIP & HANDLING DIVISION 1. Entries in this division are open to purebred or mixed breed dogs and may or may not be owned by the exhibitor. But in all cases, the

dog is to have been trained, cared for and managed by the exhibitor. 2. This entry must be a bonafide 4-H project, but need not be shown in the Obedience Division. 3. The handler ages are “as of September 15, 2019”. 4. Judging in this division will be based on knowledge about the dog, grooming, handling and overall appearance of the dog and exhibitor. Classes: 067A Junior Showmanship A 068B Junior Showmanship B 069A Intermediate Showmanship A 070B Intermediate Showmanship B 071A Senior Showmanship A 072B Senior Showmanship B First place in each class receives a plaque and a placement ribbon. Second, 3rd, and 4th placements receive a ribbon. Trophies and/or a banner or rosette ribbon are awarded for: Champion Showman, Reserve Showman.

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HORSE & PONY DEPARTMENT Superintendents – Suzy Olson and Aurilla Jennings 4honline Animal Identification deadline — June 1

Fair Entry deadline (paper submission in county office) — June 15 Judging Day – Friday, July 10 @ 9:00 a.m.






1. All 4-H and FFA members showing a horse at the Adams County Fair must attend a minimum of one qualifying horse project meeting with each horse he/she will show at the fair and demonstrate his/her ability to control the horse/horses to the project leader and superintendent at an agreed upon time by July 1. The 4-H/FFA member must also participate in and pass the safety clinic provided by the project leader to be eligible to show at the fair. Horse height measurements will be verified at this Time, as well. Failure to meet these requirements will result in not being able to show at the Adams County Fair. 2. It is recommended by Southern Hills Veterinary Services that all equine enrolled in this department receive a four-way vaccine. The shot would vaccinate against Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis, tetanus and influenza. 3. All county fair exhibitors must have successfully completed Level I by July 1 of current year and are encouraged to complete more advanced levels. To compete in Ak-Sar-Ben Advanced Level (600s) classes, exhibitors must have successfully completed Iowa Level III. All level testing must be done in Adams County by the Adams County Horse Project leader(s). 4. Exhibitors are limited to competing with four animals in this department with three animals maximum in riding classes. A mare/foal pair will be counted as one animal ONLY if the mare will not be shown in any other classes. 5. If a family includes more 4-H members than horses, more than one 4-H member may identify a horse; however, in this situation a 4-H

member cannot identify more than one horse. 6. 4-H exhibitors are to wear long sleeve, any solid color, shirts/blouses, solid blue jeans and 4-H arm bands or 4-H patches. (The arm

bands and patches can be purchased at the Adams County Extension Office.) FFA exhibitors must wear long sleeve white shirts/blouses, FFA ties and blue or black jeans. All exhibitors must wear either boots or hard-soled shoes.

7. All 4-H youth participating in any riding classes must wear American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) and Safety Engineering Institute (SEI) approved headgear with chin strap and properly fitted harness while mounted and riding, including warm up; every time and every ride. All 4-H/FFA youth participating in the horse project area MUST wear helmets. No caps, Hats. or scarves are allowed to be worn under the helmet. Failure to comply will result in no premium being paid. 8. Judging procedures/specialty awards:

a. The classes in this department will be judged based on scoring procedures listed in “Rules and Regulations for 4H Equine Shows in

Iowa” (4-H 511-C Revised). Performance class patterns are also included in the guide. The guide can be purchased online at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/Rules-and-Regulations-for-4-H-Equine-Shows-in-Iowa . b. Walk/Trot classes are for beginner horses and/or beginner riders. The beginner rider walk/trot class is for the inexperienced rider not ready to do more than walk/trot. 4-H members who compete in the beginner rider walk/trot class are not eligible to compete in any oth-er performance or game classes except trail. The beginner horse walk/trot class is for the experienced rider with an inexperienced horse. The 4-H member who competes in the beginner horse walk/trot class is not eligible to use this beginner horse in any other performance or game classes except trail. There will be a separate high point system for these 4-H members.

c. High Point System Each 4-H member must nominate which horse they want points kept on. This horse needs to be noted on June 15 entry form. Awards compiled from exhibitor’s performance classes and game classes. In case of a tie, the tie breaker will be points from the trail class.

Points Table

Note: Only exception is if not at least 5 people in class. (Example-only 3 in class, points as follows: 3 for 1st, 2 for 2nd, and 1 for 3rd)

d. Sportsmanship Award

Winner determined by three categories of equal influence: Peer vote, Superintendent & leader vote, and Attendance (during June and July)

Voting to take place day of show Only scoring official will know number of points for each member

Place 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Points 5 4 3 2 1

Peer 0-25% 5 pts.

26-50% 10 pts.

51-75% 15 pts.

76-100% 20 pts.

Adult 0-25% 5 pts.

26-50% 10 pts.

51-75% 15 pts.

76-100% 20 pts.

Meetings 0-25% 5 pts.

26-50% 10 pts.

51-75% 15 pts.

76-100% 20 pts.

TOTAL

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Awards given for:

*Champion & Reserve Pony at Halter

*Champion & Reserve Horse at Halter

*Sr. Showmanship (9th thru 12th)

*Int. Showmanship (7th thru 8th)

*Jr., Showmanship (4th thru 6th)

*Sr, Int,,& Jr. Bareback Equitation

*Sr. Int, & Jr. English Horse Pleasure

*Sr, Int, & Jr. Trail

*Beginner Horse Walk/Trot

*Sr. Int,& Jr .Pony Pleasure

*Sr, Int,& Jr. Horsemanship

*Sr, Int, & Jr. Reining

Performance Classes 114 Beginner Performance Classes 0181 Beginner rider (Walk/Trot) 0182 Beginner horse (Walk/Trot) Performance Classes (Limit – 1 entry per class per member) Sr. – 9th thru 12th Int. – 7th thru 8th Jr. – 4th thru 6th 0183 Bareback Equitation – Walk/Trot - Juniors 0184 Walk/Trot & Lope – Int. & Seniors only Jr 0185, Int 0186, Sr 0187 English Pony Pleasure Jr 0188, Int 0189, Sr 0190 English Horse Pleasure Jr 0191, Int 0192, Sr 0193 English Equitation Jr 0194, Int 0195, Sr 0196 Trail 2 & 3 year-old Snaffle Bit Pleasure 0197 Jr 0198, Int 0199, Sr 0200 Pony Pleasure Jr 0201, Int 0202, Sr 0203 Horse Pleasure Jr 0204, Int 0205, Sr 0206 Horsemanship Jr 0207, Int 0208, Sr 0209 Western Riding Jr 0210, Int 0211, Sr 0212 Reining Jr 0213, Int 0214, Sr 0215 Poles Jr 0216, Int 0217, Sr 0218 Barrels Jr 0219, Int 0220, Sr 0221 Flag Race

Jr 0222, Int 0223, Sr 0224 Costume

Jr 0225, Int 0226, Sr 0227 Key Hole Race

9. No animals will be moved or handled without owner's consent. 10. No person shall administer internally or externally to a horse, either before or during an approved event, any medication, drug, or mechanical device, or artificial appliance that is of such character as could affect its performance or appearance at the event. 11. Animals may be purebred or grade and will be shown together. 12. No stallions will be shown, except 2019 foals. 13. Measurements to determine if a horse is in the pony or horse division should be taken from ground level straight up to the top of the withers. 14. Halter Classes will be added to include all projects (i.e. mules, etc.). 15. January 1 birthdates will be used to determine age for Halter Classes. 16. Leased horses are not eligible to exhibit in conformation (halter) classes. 17. All animals will be shown together in Performance Classes. 18. If a performance class has fewer than three entries it may be judged simultaneously with other classes. 19. Judge's decision is final. 20. No open flames in the barns. 21. No riding allowed on north side of exhibit building. 22. Horse and riding classes may be combined if number of entries are low.

Halter Classes (Limit of two animals per class per member) Pony (under 57” mature height) - 111 0171 Yearling mare & gelding 0172 2 year old mare & gelding 0173 3 year old & older mare & gelding 0174 Mare & Foal Horse (57” & over mature height) - 112 0175 Yearling mare & gelding 0176 2 year old mare & gelding 0177 3 year old & older mare & gelding 0178 Mare & foal Mules, Donkey & Draft Horses - 113 0179 Mules & Donkey 0180 Draft Horses

Awards given for:

*Sr, Int & Jr. Barrels

*Sr, Int & Jr High Point

*Sr, Int & Jr. English Pony Pleasure

*Sr, Int & Jr. English Equitation

*Beginner Rider Walk/Trot

*Open 2 & 3 year old Snaffle Bit Pleasure

*Sr, Int & Jr. Horse Pleasure

*Sr, Int &, Jr. Western Riding

*Sr, Int & Jr. Poles

*Sr, Int & Jr. Flag Race

*Sr, Int & Jr Costume

*Sr, Int & Jr Key Hole Race

*Overall Sportsmanship 19

LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST - 115 Superintendent - Steve Sonntag






1. All Adams County youth are eligible to participate as individuals and as a team. Out-of-county teams will also be invited. 2. Members will judge 6 classes which will include market beef, market sheep, market swine, breeding beef, breeding sheep, and breeding

swine. Scenarios may be used. 3. Two questions classes will also be included in the contest. 4. Youth must do their own placing or they will be disqualified. No talking while contest is in progress. 5. Ribbon placing will be determined after all cards are scored. Adams County youth and out-of-county youth will be in competition for

champion team and individual trophies, top 10 individual ribbons, and top 10 team ribbons. They will be given out immediately after scoring is finished. All other out-of-county teams and out-of-county individuals will be given participation ribbons.

Class 0231 Livestock Judging Contest Awards given for: Top Scoring Individual Judge FFA and 4-H Top Scoring Team FFA and 4-H

Second Individual Judge FFA and 4-H Second Team FFA and 4-H

Breeding Heifers Fair wt. Days old Blue 1.75 and up Red 1.5 – 1.74 White 1.49 and under Sheep Fair wt. – beginning wt. Days since weigh-in Blue .75 and up Red .55 - .74 White .54 and under Market Swine Fair wt. – Beginning wt. Days since weigh-in Purple 2 and above Blue 1.7 – 1.9 Red 1.5 – 1.69 White 1.49 and under

Market Steers Fair wt. - Beginning wt. Days since weigh-in Blue 2.4 and up Red 1.5 – 2.39 White 1.49 and under Market Heifers Fair wt. – Beginning wt. Days since weigh-in Blue 2.2 and up Red 1.5 – 2.19 White 1.49 and under Cow/Calf Fair wt. – Birth wt. Days old Blue 2.00 and up Red 1.5 – 1.99 White 1.49 and under

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FAIR SALE Sale Day - Wednesday, July 15 @ 9:00 a.m.

Superintendent – Austin Brandt Fair Sale: Individual Champions of all species will sell first: Small Animals, Meat Goats, Carcass Swine, Swine, Sheep, Beef






4-H and FFA members must exhibit at the Adams County Fair to be eligible to sell animals at this sale. Youth Exhibitors must exhibit their

own livestock for sale on sale day. Exceptions must be pre-arranged in writing with the Youth & 4-H/FFA Committee for approval.

Each exhibitor is responsible for cleaning their own pen or stall after their animals are sold.

Once the exhibit goes through the sale ring it is no longer eligible for 4-H or FFA shows or fairs.

The fair sale will begin at 9:00 a.m. with miscellaneous items selling first. The livestock sale will follow immediately.

Grand and Reserve Champion individuals will be sold at the start of each species. All other Champions and Reserve Champions will draw

for sale order. All carcass swine will be processed at Corning Meat Processing.

Swine must weigh 225 pounds on entry day to show at the Adams County Fair and to sell in the Fair Sale. There is a lightweight exemp-

tion for one pig from each exhibitor. This pig can weigh a minimum of 200 pounds on entry day and must also be sold for kill at a

local locker.

Feeder animals in other species will be sold at the end of the sale of each species. Feeder animals are defined as:

lambs - less than 90 pounds, market beef - less than 900 pounds

Members will draw sale order numbers on entry day for each species to determine their sale order. They will continue to sell in this order

in a round-robin manner until all animals of the species are sold.

Each market animal must be weighed as it enters the sale ring on sale day. This will be the sale weight. Sale amounts will be calculated

and buyers billed immediately after the sale.

A 1% commission will be assessed by the Youth & 4H/FFA Fair committee to defray sale costs.

$1.00 will be deducted from each beef check for the Beef Check-Off. Appropriate Sheep check-off amounts will be deducted, as well.

Buyers assume all responsibility for animals upon purchase. All animals must be removed from the fairgrounds by 1:30 p.m. sale day.

The processing fee will be deducted from each poultry check for each broiler/fryer.

HERDSMANSHIP AWARDS 1. Clubs & FFA Chapter will be judged on herdsmanship throughout the fair. Criteria for judging will include: A. Cleanliness of area B. Arrangement of exhibits C. Identification of exhibits D. Courtesy and appearance of exhibitors E. Participation in assigned clean-up tasks 2. All members are expected to clean out their stalls, pens and alleys. 3. The top club will receive $20.00 and the second place club will receive $10.00. 4. Judging will be done by Youth & 4-H Committee members or their designated volunteers beginning at 12:00 Sunday, July 12.

CLUB BOOTHMANSHIP AWARDS 1. The Theme for the 2020 Adams County Fair is “Red, White, and Blue: This Fair is for You!” 2. Clubs & FFA Chapter will be judged on the booth display they use for public viewing. 3. Each club will receive purple, blue ,or red ribbons for their efforts. Also, the top club will receive $20.00 and the second place club $10.00 from the Adams County Fair Committee for their display efforts. 4. Judging will be based on the use of the theme, arrangement of exhibits, cleanliness of the area, etc.

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4-H Building Exhibits






This department is open to youth who are participating in the Adams County 4-H Youth Development Programs conducted by Io-wa State University Extension. All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the Adams County 4-H General Exhibit Rules, 4-H General Rules and Regulations, and all 4-H department exhibit class rules and regulations.

Each member will go to building/static judging with ALL of his or her projects and stay in the judging area until all of his or her projects have been judged.

General Exhibit Rules

1. 4-H members who have completed 4th—12th grades in 2020 are eligible to exhibit in this department at the Adams County Fair. Clover Kids in grades K-3 may participate in the Clover Kids’ Showcase. 4-H members who have completed 5th—12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2020 are eligible to exhibit at the Iowa State Fair. Exception: Group exhibits from an entire club may include 4th grade members. 2. Eligible exhibits are an outgrowth of work done as a planned part of the 4-H member’s participation in 4-H projects or programs during

the current 4-H year. Exhibits can be done by an individual or group and may represent all or part of the learning in the project or pro-gram.

3. Exhibitors in 4-H classes are not eligible to exhibit in a similar department of the FFA divisions or vice-versa. See also “4-H Department General Rules & Regulations”.

4. Exhibits previously entered in an FFA Ag Science Fair or any other FFA event or competition may not be entered in any 4-H exhibit class.

5. Exhibits that do not comply with the class description, size guidelines, copyright restrictions, safety and approved methods will be dis-qualified and not put on public display.

6. If the exhibitor chooses to display to illustrate what was learned:

* Posters may not exceed 24” x 36” in size.

* Chart boards, graph boards, project presentation boards, model displays, etc., may not exceed 48” x 48” in size. Maxi

mum size is determined by measuring the flat (unfolded) dimensions.

* Display boxes may not exceed 28” x 22” in height or width and 12” in depth.

7. Endangered and threatened animals (includes insects) or songbird feathers and nests may NOT be used in any exhibit. Game animals legally taken are acceptable. Live specimens of noxious weeds or invasive species are NOT permitted in any exhibit. Dried specimens are acceptable to use in exhibits.

8. Copyrighted materials and designs may not be used in an exhibit that is presented as original work by the exhibitor. Exhibitors must in-clude permission from the copyright holder/owner when using copyrighted materials. Exhibitors must give proper credit to the original source of all materials/designs used in exhibits. (See also special rules for Visual Arts and general copyright information for 4-H mem-bers.)

9. The 4-H member’s goal and applicable exhibit standards will form the basis of the evaluation process. Evaluation criteria will include demonstrated learning, workmanship and techniques, and general appearance and design. Exhibitors will receive written evaluation comments on the exhibits and a purple, blue or red exhibitor’s ribbon. Refer to exhibit class evaluation rubrics for detailed evaluation criteria in each class. Rubrics are located on each 4-H project page at www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/exhibit-tip-sheets. 10. A written explanation, audio recording, or video recording is to be included as part of each exhibit. The exhibitor should respond briefly

to the following questions about the exhibit: * What did you plan to learn or do? (What was your exhibit goal(s)?) * What steps did you take to learn or do this? * What were the most important things you learned? *** Check for additional requirements in exhibit classes for food and nutrition, photography, and visual art classes. 11. All judges’ decisions are final. 12. SCHOOL PROJECTS - If a 4-H member has set a goal(s) that can be accomplished by both a classroom assignment and an outgrowth of a 4-H project goal, the project is eligible for exhibit. The 4-H member must realize that the evaluation criteria and exhibit guidelines for the project may be different from the school’s evaluation criteria and should prepare accordingly. The exhibit should be consistent with the exhibitor's 4-H project goals. 13. NUMBER OF EXHIBITS – There are no limits to the number of exhibits a 4-H member can enter. Exception: See Photography rule 9,

page 29. 14. All members must be enrolled in Adams County 4-H. It is highly recommended that 4-H members enroll in project areas, as well. 15. Livestock project members must meet enrollment and identification deadlines. 16. Each exhibitor is expected to be present to exhibit her or his exhibits and to talk with the judge about each exhibit.

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PLACINGS AND PREMIUMS - Exhibits will earn purple, blue, or red placings according to quality. Premiums will be prorated and paid

to the individual. STATE FAIR EXHIBITS - 4-H members who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in the 2019-2020 school

year are eligible to exhibit at the State Fair. Exhibits that do not comply with the class description, size guidelines, copyright, safety and approved methods will be disqualified and not put on public display. The exhibitor will receive written comments and an explana-tion on why the exhibit was disqualified. Counties will be notified of disqualified exhibits.

Audio or video recordings used to present information about an exhibit should be brief. Anyone planning to use recordings should notify the Adams County Extension Office by June 15 in order to have appropriate equipment available on Judging Day.

All exhibits, activities and programs must represent appropriate safety procedures in the development of the exhibit and during the eval-uation process. This includes static exhibits and activities revolving around the communications program.

GRADE DIVISIONS JUNIORS - are youth who are in 4th thru 6th grades as of September 15, 2020. 4th Grade Juniors are not eligible to exhibit at State Fair. INTERMEDIATES - are youth who are in 7th or 8th grade as of September 15, 2020. SENIORS - are youth who are in 9th thru 12th grades as of September 15, 2020. Show dress attire for building exhibitors will be dark jeans and the current year’s Fair t-shirt. EXHIBITS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE GENERAL EXHIBIT RULES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR ENTRY, EVALUATION OR DISPLAY AT THE ADAMS COUNTY FAIR. CLASS DESCRIPTIONS 4th grade 4-H members will use a colored entry tag. 5th thru 12th grade 4-H members will use a white entry tag. Entry tags are required on all projects entered in the Fair. Some exhibit classes have specific guidelines and requirements that will be included in the judging process. Members are highly encouraged to go to http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/exhibit=tip-sheets to find information about judging criteria for exhibits that they create from their 4-H project learning.

ISU Extension Copyright rules http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4hfiles/statefair/SFDocuments/SF1UseofCopyrightVI010401.pdf

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, and American Sign Language) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, from any USDA office, by calling 866-632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or (2) Fax: 833-256-1665 or 202-690-7442; or (3) Email: [email protected]. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext.

Conforme a la ley federal y las políticas y regulaciones de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA), esta institución tiene prohibido discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad, discapacidad, venganza o represalia por actividades realizadas en el pasado relacionadas con los derechos civiles (no todos los principios de prohibición aplican a todos los programas). La información del programa puede estar disponible en otros idiomas además del inglés. Las personas con discapacidades que requieran medios de comunicación alternativos para obtener información sobre el programa (por ejemplo, Braille, letra agrandada, grabación de audio y lenguaje de señas americano) deben comunicarse con la agencia estatal o local responsable que administra el programa o con el TARGET Center del USDA al 202-720-2600 (voz y TTY) o comunicarse con el USDA a través del Servicio Federal de Transmisión de Información al 800-877-8339. Para presentar una queja por discriminación en el programa, el reclamante d

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