Department J
Animal Science
4-H and FFA programs have "Learning By Doing" philosophies. With this in mind all 4-H and FFA members are encouraged to learn by doing their own project work throughout the year. The York County Fair management also recognizes that these are family affairs and at times youth will need the assistance of their parents and program officials. The Fair Management hopes that each family will recognize the times that assistance is needed and the times that the member needs to learn on his or her own. Therefore 4-H and FFA members are encouraged to be involved in all aspects of their livestock project from feeding to grooming and showing.
All entries must be pre-entered on an Animal Entry Form at the York County Extension Office by the first Friday of July. Breeding beef, feeder calves, Sheep, Goats, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Goats, and Rabbits must have identification submitted to the Extension Office by June 15. All exhibitors showing must have completed Quality Assurance Certification through Nebraska Extension by June 15.
All livestock exhibitors must clean out their stalls/pens and move the bedding to the dump area. Herdsmanship premiums will not be paid until this requirement has been met.
Livestock classes may be combined based on the number of entries or class size. All breeds will be shown by breed divisions, must have minimum of three to make own class.
Carefully read all rules as well as Show Ring Ethics at the front of the book.