Fair Rules 4-H & FFA
Name (optional): 


  1. Role
    County extension agent
    Local 4-H Leader
    Local FFA Chapter Advisor


  1. Anticipated number of years until I leave (retire) from this role.
    0-5 years
    6-10 years
    11-20 years
    over 20 years


  1. 4-H & FFA members have equal rights in accessing County Extension services.
    Yes
    No


  1. 4-H & FFA should work together to develop county/state fair exhibition rules/recommendations which are more similar, maybe the same.
    Yes
    No


  1. I assist with county weigh-in(s) (i.e., beef)?
    Yes
    No


  1. I assist in managing/conducting county fair shows.
    Yes
    No


  1. For beef and sheep state fair entries, I would be in favor of eliminating DNA collection (hair) by utilizing Retinal Imaging equipment at a county weigh-in.
    Yes
    No


  1. FFA or 4-H members producing livestock in a partnership SHOULD be allowed to nominate animals as a partnership, but NOT be required to select specific animal(s) to be exhibited by each member(s) of the partnership, until ENTRY.

    Example...3 student partners could NOMINATE 15 pigs, but not be required to identify the specific pigs until ENTRY.
    Yes
    No


  1. In reference to the question above...

    A "PARTNERSHIP option" should be available to students who are NOT siblings.
    Yes
    No


  1. I am aware that as of Jan. 1, 2012, the pseudorabies testing/isolation requirements for hogs will change in Iowa.
    Yes
    No





Dale Gruis
Instructor
Collins-Maxwell MS/HS
IA