POLK COUNTY 4-H ANIMAL INFORMATION

Informational letters were mailed to any animal exhibitor that listed that species as a project when enrolling through 4HOnline. Please let us know if you did not receive a letter.  

All 2025 Polk County Animal Letters can be found here, when they become available.

An ownership affidavit must be filled out for every animal to be shown at the county and/or state fair with the exception of Llamas, rabbits, dogs, cats, and small pets. Clover Kids are not required to have an ownership affidavit on file unless the animal will be shown by a traditional 4-H member.

• State Fair Livestock Identification and Nomination Requirements
• Step-by-Step Nomination Instructions
• Stock Show Online Website
• State Fair Livestock ID and Nomination FAQ
• Cattle Hair Sample Collection Instructions
• Sheep & Goat Hair Sample Collection Instructions
• Swine Hair Sample Collection Instructions

You must pre-register before attending YQCA - HERE IS A HELPFUL VIDEO

Use this STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE to help you with:

• Getting Your Instructor-Led YQCA Certification (in-person class)
• Get Your Web-Based YQCA Certification
• Test Out Certification Instructions (only available for youth 12 and 15 years of age on Dec. 31)