FLORIDA STATE FAIR

YOUTH - BARROW ONLY - SWINE SHOW

FEBRUARY 10 - 13, 2022

Entry Due Date: October 1, 2021

ONLINE Entry Due Date (No paper entry forms will be accepted) .................................................... October 1, 2021

Grace Period (double entry fee) ............................................................................................................. October 8, 2021

See our website for ONLINE Entry link…www.floridastatefairag.com

Email Notification (from the FSF Agribusiness Office) that entry has been accepted ........................ October 13, 2021

Signature Page and Payment Due Date (See page 12 for details) ........................................................ October 15, 2021

Ownership Deadline ........................................................................................................ Day of Ear Tagging/Tattooing

Scholarship Application Deadline ...................................................................................................... December 3, 2021

Purebred Swine Registration Papers Postmarked…………………………………….…....January 11, 2022

***Registration Papers postmarked after January 11

will not be accepted and swine will show with Crossbreds.

Chapter/Club designated/Student Birth Date to Livestock Office ........................................................ January 11, 2022

YQCA Certification Deadline (See pages 9-10 for details)............................................................ January 11, 2022

**Please Note: This is an optional Champion Youth Point Opportunity and NOT a Show Requirement

Arrival ................................................................................................................... February 10, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Check In Booth -

Arena Check In Booth ..................................................................................... February 10, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

** All Record Books/Educational Posters/Pre-Fair Talks Turned In

** All Changes for Ask Me Talks Time

Exhibitor Meeting and Dinner ............................................................................................... February 10, 6:30 pm

Record Book Skills Test/Skilathon .......................................................................................... February 11, 1:00 pm

**Seniors start at 1:00 pm/Inter. start at 3:00 pm/ Juniors start at 4:00 pm

Ask Me Talks ................................................................................................................. Feb. 11, 8:00 am – 5:40 pm

....................................................................................................................................... Feb. 12, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Showmanship ......................................................................................................................... February 12, 4:00 pm

**Intermediates start at 4:00 pm followed by Juniors followed by Seniors

Show ..................................................................................................................................... February 13, 11:00 am

Announce Champion Youth Winners ........................................................................................ Conclusion of Show

Exhibitors released of responsibility ........................................................ February 13, 5 pm or conclusion of show

Sponsor Thank you letters ................................................................................................................... June 30, 2022

SPECIAL NOTE: INDIVIDUALS MAY ENTER A MAXIMUM OF 2 YOUTH

LIVESTOCK SHOWS AT THE 2022 FLORIDA STATE FAIR.

INTENT and PURPOSE:

This program has been designed by the Florida State Fair Authority and Youth Swine Committee to accomplish the

following goals:

- To provide competitive events where 4-H and FFA projects help showcase Florida=s Livestock Industry. Where

emphasis is placed on the educational aspects of the program with premiums being paid for all competition relating

to each animal and each exhibitor=s participation.

- To provide educational seminars and/or materials in cooperation with the University of Florida on all aspects of

selection, feeding, record keeping, showmanship, etc.

GENERAL RULES and REGULATIONS FOR

FLORIDA STATE FAIR YOUTH SWINE SHOW

The management of the Florida State Fair reserves the right to

amend, add to and interpret the following Rules and

Regulations; and to arbitrarily settle and determine all

questions and differences in regard thereto, or otherwise arising

out of, connected with or incident to the Fair.

Any person who violates any of these rules will forfeit all

privileges and premiums won and can result in the

disqualification of the exhibitor.

Rules for Exhibition (Health Regulations) as required by the

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services are

subject to change per the Department of Agriculture.

LIMITED ENTRIES:

In order to maintain the quality of the show, the Fair reserves

the right to limit the number of entries to 220.

Entries will be accepted by online date/time stamp order

received into the Florida State Fair office.

ELIGIBILITY:

1. Only Florida residents that are bona fide 4-H members (8

YEARS OLD ON OR BEFORE September 1, 2021) or FFA

members are eligible to enter.

2. All entrants must be currently active in the 4-H Club

Program or the Vocational Agricultural Program in Florida.

Anyone having currently graduated from High school, dropped

out of high school or currently enrolled in an Agriculture Class,

but not attending class, shall be ineligible to enter or show.

Both FFA Chapter and 4-H Club entries will be accepted.

Chapters and Clubs must be valid clubs and in good standing

with their local & state organizations.

CHAPTERS/CLUBS PLEASE NOTE: Chapters/Clubs must

designate 1 student that will enter and compete in all events.

That student will be the representative for the Show, Skilathon,

Record Book Skills Test, Showmanship and all other

competitions.

The age of the student will determine the division of their

competition (Junior, Intermediate, or Senior). Chapter must

designate student by January 11, 2022 (hand delivered or

postmarked - Metered Mail will not be considered as a valid or

legitimate postmark). If name is not received by January 11,

2022 the HOG will be allowed to show and compete for

animal premiums ONLY. The Chapter/Club will not

qualify for Achievement Premiums or participation in the

Champion of Champion program. All Chapter/Club must

have Federal ID number to enter.

Check our website for appropriate form -

www.floridastatefairag.com

3. Exhibitor must show as a member of the same organization

they entered under and is a member of.

4. The physical condition of an entrant, which the appropriate

committee considers to be a problem for that entrant to

participate in the show, may result in the committee not

accepting an entry or not allowing that entrant to participate in

the show.

5. Any exhibitor from a family with an outstanding balance

owed to the Fair will not be eligible to show at the Florida State

Fair.

ENTRY:

1. BARROWS ONLY will be accepted.

2. Each exhibitor may enter and tag two (2) barrows. However,

each exhibitor will only be allowed to bring one (1) barrow to

the fair to show. All animals must go to slaughter.

3. All entries must be submitted ONLINE on or before

11:59 pm on October 1, 2021. Entries submitted between

October 2

and October 8

will be charged double ($30)

late entry fee per hog. PLEASE NOTE: When the

maximum number of entries is reached (220 exhibitors) –

the On-Line Registration will be closed!!

4. Hand delivered or mailed entries WILL NOT be accepted

this year.

5. The entire amount is non-refundable.

6. Each exhibitor MUST collect all Mandatory signatures

required on the Signature Page (Ag Teacher or 4-H Extension

Agent & 4-H Leader, Parent and Exhibitor). The Signature

Page is located on page 12 and on the website. The Signature

Page must be received or postmarked on or before October 15

2021 to qualify for 10 points for the Achievement program.

7. By completing the online entry to the State Fair, each

exhibitor certifies that all exhibits are in accordance with the

rules and regulations of the Florida State Fair; and that the

exhibitor agrees to be governed by these rules.

8. The Swine must be fed and cared for by the exhibitor upon

the home place or farm of the exhibitor or the Land Lab for

FFA Chapter animals. In such case where the animal cannot be

fed and cared for at the exhibitors home place or the land Lab

for FFA Chapter animals, a letter requesting permission to

house and care for the animal elsewhere in the State of Florida

must be emailed to kerri.lefler@floridastatefair.com. Failure to

notify the Florida State Fair Livestock office when such a case

exists, on or before entry deadline, will disqualify the animal

from showing at the 2022 Florida State Fair. The location then

must be approved by the appropriate committee.

9. Online submission will be verified and acknowledgments

sent via email to the exhibitor by October 13, 2021. The Fair

will not be responsible for any animal that is purchased before

exhibitor receives notification of acceptance from the FSF

Agribusiness Office. Please Note: The email the exhibitor

receives after submitting the application is only confirmation

that the submission was received into the system. This is NOT

the Official Confirmation into the Swine Show.

10. Deadline for ownership of animal will be ear tag/tattoo

date.

AGE CATEGORIES:

All Age categories are as of September 1, 2021

Age categories will be divided as follows:

Junior Division (ages 8-10)

Intermediate Division (ages 11-13)

Senior Division (Ages 14 & over)

EAR TAGGING/TATTOOING:

All animals will be required to attend a mandatory ear

Tagging/Tattooing. The dates, times and locations will be as

follows:

November 2 – 11:00 am to 12:00 noon

Suwanee Co. Ag Center & Fairgrounds

November 13 - 9:00 am to 10:30 a.m.

Florida State Fairgrounds Barns

November 18 - 11:00 am to 12:00 noon

Volusia Ag Center

November 18 - 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Sumter Co. – South Sumter High School

November To be determined after entries are received.

Graceville

IT IS THE EXHBITOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE

SURE THEIR HOG COMES WITH A FEDERAL ID TAG

TO THE TAGGING AND FINAL WEIGH IN. THE

FLORIDA STATE FAIR WILL NOT BE PROVIDING

FEDERAL ID TAGS.

1. Each exhibitor must designate the date/location they plan to

attend with their online submission.

2. Exhibitors will be responsible for catching and holding

their own hog for tagging/tattooing.

3. It is recommended that animals weigh at least 80 pounds by

November 1, 2021.

4. If the exhibitor is not able to attend the location/date

indicated on their entry, they must notify the Fair 5 days in

advance and they will be reassigned to one of the other

locations/dates.

5. Exhibitors will earn 30 points for attending the ear

tagging/tattooing with their animal, as the committee feels that

this is an educational benefit to the student.

6. Breeders Certificate will be due at time of ear

tagging/tattooing. All information must be completed in its

entirety in order to receive the hog’s FSF ear tag. Certificates

will NOT be accepted if any information is left blank.

Please see page 13 for Breeders Certificate form.

EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR:

1. PLEASE NOTE: There will be one (1) seminar session

offered this year.

2. The Educational Seminar will be held as follows:

September 18

- Florida State Fairgrounds

Group One Seminar

Dog, Dairy Goat, Boer Goat, Rabbit, Dairy

9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

First Year Orientation

11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Group Two Seminar

Swine, Llama, Sheep, Poultry, Beef & Steer

12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

3. Exhibitor can receive up to 30 points toward Achievement

Premiums for attending the Seminar.

4. Please Note: Registration will begin 30 minutes prior to

seminars.

5. For pre-registration visit our website:

WWW.FLORIDASTATEFAIRAG.COM.

QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM:

The Florida State Fair believes that every animal

participating in activities of the Florida State Fair shall at

all times be provided proper care and management in the

best interest of the animal=s welfare.

1. Quality assurance testing or a survey may be done at the

Florida State Fair.

2. All animals are subject to testing at anytime:

A. To determine whether an animal qualifies for

competition in a particular breed classification.

B. To determine whether the animal has been

unethically fitted in any way.

C. To determine whether any false information or

representation was made in a competition entry.

3. Exhibitor=s signature on Entry Form acknowledges that they

have read and agree to IAFE Code of show Ring Ethics,

(Please Note: Rule #4 deals specifically with drugs).

4. Use of drugs, in animals, not in compliance with

manufacturer=s label as to dosage, time of withdrawal

limitations, or other manufacturer=s limitations and show

regulations are PROHIBITED. The use of tranquilizers or

possession of same after arrival at the Fair, will be construed as

tampering.

5. Violators will be disqualified and will forfeit all premiums

and awards, including sale price of animals, if applicable, and

future entry of exhibitor and/or family at the Florida State Fair.

6. The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices,

using electrical contrivance, or other similar practices that are

not recognized as acceptable training, restraint, or animal

movement techniques are prohibited.

IAFE (INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS

AND EXPOSITIONS) NATIONAL CODE OF SHOW

RING ETHICS

Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows shall at all

times deport themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship.

Their conduct in this competitive environment shall always

reflect the highest standards of honor and dignity to promote

the advancement of agricultural education. This code applies

to junior as well as open class exhibitors who compete in

structured classes of competition. This code applies to all

livestock offered in any event at a livestock show. In addition

to the "IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics," fairs and

livestock shows may have rules and regulations which they

impose on the local, county, state, provincial and national

levels.

All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are

under an affirmative responsibility to do more than avoid

improper conduct or questionable acts. Their moral values

must be so certain and positive that those younger and more

pliable will be influenced by their fine example. Owners,

exhibitors, fitters, trainers and absolutely responsible persons

who violate the code of ethics will forfeit premiums, awards

and auction proceeds and shall be prohibited from future

exhibition in accordance with the rules adopted by the

respective fairs and livestock shows. Exhibitors who violate

this code of ethics demean the integrity of all livestock

exhibitors and should be prohibited from competition at all

livestock shows in the United States and Canada.

The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and all

livestock in competitive events:

1. All exhibitors must present, upon request of fair and

livestock show officials, proof of ownership, length of

ownership and age of all animals entered. Misrepresentation of

ownership, age, or any facts relating thereto is prohibited.

2. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely

responsible persons shall provide animal health certificates

from licensed veterinarians upon request by fair or livestock

show officials.

3. Junior exhibitors are expected to care for and groom their

animals while at fairs or livestock shows.

4. Animals shall be presented to show events where they will

enter the food chain free of violative drug residues. The act of

entering an animal in a livestock show is the giving of consent

by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer and/or absolutely

responsible person for show management to obtain any

specimens of urine, saliva, blood, or other substances from the

animal to be used in testing. Animals not entered in an event

which culminates with the animal entering the food chain shall

not be administered drugs other than in accordance with

applicable federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and

rules.

Livestock shall not be exhibited if the drugs administered in

accordance with federal, state and provincial statutes,

regulations and rules affect the animal's performance or

appearance at the event.

If the laboratory report on the chemical analysis of saliva,

urine, blood, or other sample taken from livestock indicates the

presence of forbidden drugs or medication, this shall be prima

facie evidence such substance has been administered to the

animal either internally or externally. It is presumed that the

sample of urine, saliva, blood, or other substance tested by the

laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the animal in

question, its integrity is preserved and all procedures of said

collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory and

analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report

received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from

the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of

the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on

the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible

person to prove otherwise.

At any time after an animal arrives on the fair or livestock

show premises, all treatments involving the use of drugs and/or

medications for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the

animal shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian.

5. Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign

substance or drug or the external application of any substance

(irritant, counterirritant, or similar substance) which could

affect the animal's performance or alter its natural contour,

conformation, or appearance, except external applications of

substances to the hoofs or horns of animals which affect

appearance only and except for surgical procedures performed

by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of

protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited.

6. The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices

such as striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical

contrivance, or other similar practices are not acceptable and

are prohibited.

7. Direct criticism or interference with the judge, fair or

livestock show management, other exhibitors, breed

representatives, or show officials before, during, or after the

competitive event is prohibited. In the furtherance of their

official duty, all judges, fair and livestock show management,

or other show officials shall be treated with courtesy,

cooperation and respect and no person shall direct abusive or

threatening conduct toward them.

8. No owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely

responsible person shall conspire with another person or

persons to intentionally violate this code of ethics or knowingly

contribute or cooperate with another person or persons either

by affirmative action or inaction to violate this code of ethics.

Violation of this rule shall subject such individual to

disciplinary action.

9. The application of this code of ethics provides for absolute

responsibility for an animal's condition by an owner, exhibitor,

fitter, trainer, or participant whether or not he or she was

actually instrumental in or had actual knowledge of the

treatment of the animal in contravention of this code of ethics.

10. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent by

the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible

person to have disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock

show for violation of this Code of Show Ring Ethics and any

other rules of competition of the fair or livestock show without

recourse against the fair or livestock show. The act of entering

an animal is the giving of consent that any proceedings or

disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show may be

published with the name of the violator or violators in any

publication of the International Association of Fairs and

Expositions, including Fairs and Expositions and any special

notices to members.

11. The act of entering an animal in a fair or livestock show is

the giving of verification by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer,

or absolutely responsible person that he or she has read the

IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics and understands the

consequences of and penalties provided for actions prohibited

by the code. It is further a consent that any action which

contravenes these rules and is also in violation of federal, state,

or provincial statutes, regulations, or rules may be released to

appropriate law enforcement authorities with jurisdiction over

such infractions.

The Florida State Fair believes that every youth exhibitor

should receive proper training and information for raising

and showing a youth animal project. It is important that the

exhibitor understand:

 The purpose of youth livestock projects

 The importance of ethics in youth livestock

projects

 Proper animal handling and management

 The difference between animal welfare and

animal rights

 Be prepared to be an ambassador for animal

agriculture

The Youth Livestock Show Ethics and Animal Care

Workshop is designed to certify students to meet the

mandatory certification requirements that will be in effect

for the 2022 Florida State Fair. Certification is valid for a

three (3) year Fair Season not 3 calendar years.

For the 2021/2022 Fair Season, Certification Numbers

starting with 20, 21 or 22 are current and valid.

The requirements are as follows:

ALL STUDENTS THAT ARE ENTERED IN

THE FLORIDA STATE FAIR MUST HAVE

COMPLETED THE ETHICS TRAINING TO

SHOW AN ANIMAL AT THE 2022 FLORIDA

STATE FAIR.

 THE LAST WORKSHOP OFFERED FOR

EXHIBITORS SHOWING AT THE 2022

FLORIDA STATE FAIR WILL BE JANUARY

17, 2022.

This program has been endorsed by the Florida Department of

Agriculture and Consumer Services and the University of

Florida, Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences (IFAS).

**Please note: Even though you have attended an Ethics

Workshop in the past, your certification number may have

expired. Be sure to check your certification number to be

sure it is still valid.

You may check your current certification number by going to

our website – www.floridastatefairag.com and clicking on the

Ethics / Certification Lookup tab. You must have given us your

name and city to be able to check for your certification number

on the website.

We will continue to offer both On-Site Workshops and Zoom

Meeting Workshops for new exhibitors and anyone who needs

to be renewed.

Check our Florida State Fair Agribusiness website for

information, times, dates on Youth Livestock Show Ethics and

Animal Care Workshops that will be held around the state.

YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW ETHICS AND

ANIMAL CARE WORKSHOP

Please check website periodically for newly scheduled

workshops.

TICKETS:

1. Admission tickets can be picked up at the Vet Trailer located

at the Livestock Gate (formerly the Red Gate) upon arrival at

the Fair.

2. Each swine exhibitor will receive (12) daily admission

passes and one (4-day) parking pass. Exceptions will be made

when more than one exhibitor is from the same family. The

second exhibitor from the same family will be issued 4

admission passes. The third exhibitor will be issued 4 daily

admission and one (4-day) parking pass.

3. Additional tickets will be for sale at the gate.

4. Each passenger must have an admission pass.

5. Pass Outs will be allowed if exhibitor has had their hand and

daily pass stamped at the Livestock Gate (formerly the Red

Gate) prior to leaving the grounds

ARRIVAL/CHECK-IN:

EXHIBITORS ARE ONLY ALLOWED TO BRING

ONE (1) HOG TO THE FINAL CHECK-IN.

1. Animals will be received from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ONLY

on February 10, 2022.

2. All hogs must enter through the Livestock Gate (formerly the

Red Gate) at the Orient Road entrance, which is located on the

west side of the fairgrounds.

3. Any animals arriving late due to an emergency must call the

Livestock Office at (813) 627-4229.

4. Ear tags and tattoos will be verified. If tag falls out of hog’s

ear, tag must still be brought in at time of check-in. Please

contact Kerri Lefler at [email protected] or 813-

627-4337 if this occurs.

5. Exhibitors must bring their animal to the weigh-in to qualify

for record book and other Achievement Contests.

6. Sifted hogs must be removed from the Fairgrounds

immediately after check-in, unless previous permission has

been obtained from Livestock Office.

7. All trucks must be parked in designated parking area.

Vehicles parked in non-designated area will be towed away

at the owner’s expense.

8. All trailers may be parked in a remote location adjacent to or

near the Fairgrounds.

9. Once an animal has been accepted in, it must remain at the

fair due to health regulations.

10. Swine Check-in booth will be located in the Arena Check

in Booth. Check-in booth will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00

p.m. All Record Books and Posters must be turned in at

this time, as well as all changes in Ask Me Talks times.

11. There will be a dinner and meeting for parents and

exhibitors at 6:30 p.m. in the Horse Pavilion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. All animals must weigh a minimum of 230 lbs. at check-in.

(Desirable packer weight is 240-280 lbs.) Animals will be

weighed one time only.

2. Due to industry standards in trying to produce an ideal

hog for today’s packer between 240 and 280 lbs. - the

maximum carcass value will be based on 280 pounds.

Exhibitors will not be paid for more than 280 lbs.

HEALTH RULES:

1. All health rules pertaining to Swine entries as outlined by the

Florida Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal

Industry, SEE: RULES FOR EXHIBITION, must be strictly

adhered to. Any violation of these rules will be grounds for

disqualification of entry.

2. Certified state veterinarians will be stationed at the Red Gate

entrance to check in all animals and accompanying papers.

3. No animals are to be unloaded without approval from the

veterinarian on duty.

4. All animals must be treated in a humane way.

RULES FOR EXHIBITION:

As required by the Florida Department of Agriculture and

Consumer Services

CHAPTER 5C-4

ADMISSION OF ANIMALS FOR EXHIBITION

5C-4.0015 Definitions.

5C-4.0017 General requirements, Exemptions and Limitations.

5C-4.003 Swine.

5C-4.0015 Definition:

For the purpose of this Chapter the following definitions shall

apply:

(1) Accredited veterinarian. A veterinarian licensed in the state

of origin and accredited by the United States Department of

Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

(USDA, APHIS) to perform certain functions of the federal and

cooperative-state-federal programs in accordance with the

provisions of Title 9 Code of Federal Regulations (9CFR)

161(2005).

(2) Animal(s). This term shall include:

(a) Livestock including grazing animals, such as

cattle,

horses, sheep, swine, goats and other hoofed animals:

(b) Ratites, limited to ostriches, emus and rheas:

maintained for commercial or breeding purposes; and

(d) Wild or game animals which may threaten the

agricultural interests of Florida.

(3) Authorized Representative. An employee of the state or

federal government, or a licensed veterinarian accredited by the

USDA, who is authorized to conduct animal disease control

and eradication activities.

(4)Commercial Production Swine. Swine that have been

subjected to and found negative on an annual brucellosis and

pseudorabies test and have been continuously managed with

adequate facilities and practices to prevent exposure to either

transitional or feral swine and so recognized by state animal

health officials.

(5) Group. One or more animals maintained on the same

premises or in contact with one another.

(6) Horse. Any horse, mule, ass, zebra, or other equidae.

(7) Isolation. Separation of individual animals by a physical

barrier in a manner that assures one animal does not have

access to the body, excrement, or discharges of another animal;

does not share a building with a common ventilation system;

and is not within ten feet of another animal.

(8) Market Class. An exhibition class consisting of finished fed

animals that all go directly to slaughter immediately following

the exhibition.

(9) Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI). A

legible record or certificate made on an official form from the

state of origin or from the USDA, r a Department-approved

electronic format, issued and signed by veterinarians licensed

and accredited in the state of origin for the purpose of

certifying the official individual identification, test

requirements, and health status of specific animals for

movement, exhibition, and other designated purposes.

(10) Official Individual Identification. A form of unique

individual animal identification including, but not limited to:

(a) Official Eartags. Must be tamper-resistant/tamper

evident, approved by APHIS, capable of providing a

unique identification number for each animal, and

capable of being recorded in a central repository.

Such eartags must conform to one of the numbering

or tagging systems approved by the USDA, APHIS in

9 C.F.R 71.1.

(b) Ear, tail-web or flank tattoos, approved by

APHIS; breed registration tattoos when accompanied

by breed registration papers; or an official brand

when accompanied by a brand registration certificate;

(d) Color digital images or notarized color

photographs of the animal, signed by a state-licensed,

USDA-accredited veterinarian; or

(e) Implanted electronic chips with a unique number

that is recorded in a single, central database.

(11) Official test. A test conducted by a method approved by

Department rules for the specific disease and animal species.

(12) Poultry, Domestic Fowl or Ratites. Chickens, turkeys,

quail, pheasants, chukars, peafowl, guineas, ratites (limited to

ostriches, emus, rheas) and waterfowl that are propagated or

maintained for commercial or breeding purposes.

(13) Segregated. To maintain a group of animals separate from

another group of animals in such in such a manner as to prevent

physical contact between animals of the two groups.

(14) Materials. Title 9 C.F.R. 71.1 (2005) is hereby

incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the

United States Government Printing Office, Superintendent of

Documents, Mail Stop SSOP, Washington, D.C. 20402-9328.

Specific Authority 585.002(4), 585.08(2), 585.145(2) FS. Law

Implemented 585.08(2)(a), 585.145 (1), (2) FS. History – New

1-19-95, Amended 6-4-95, 6-21-06.

5C-4.0017 General Requirements, Exemptions and

Limitations

(1) Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI)

Required. Animals presented for exhibition purposes in Florida,

unless specifically exempted, must be accompanied by a OCVI

issued by a veterinarian accredited in the state of origin.

(a) The OCVI must be complete including the breed,

sex, and registration number, and the official

individual identification of each animal.

(b) Results of a specific test requirement or herd

accreditation, certification or validation number for

each animal must be recorded on the OCVI with the

date of the test or herd accreditation, certification or

validation.

(2) Expiration of Required OCVI.

(a) For Florida-origin animals an OCVI is valid for

90 days from the date of issue; or until the expiration

date of any required tests, whichever is the earliest

date.

(b) For animals imported into Florida for exhibition

purposes only, the OCVI is valid for 30 days, except

that, for equine imported into Florida using a current

Equine Interstate Passport Card, DACS-09207, or

equivalent of the state of origin signed by the State

Veterinarian or chief animal health official, the OCVI

will be extended to the date of expiration of the

Equine Interstate Passport Card or its equivalent of

the state of origin.

(3) Exemption to Required OCVI. An OCVI is not required for

animals originating in Florida and entered in market classes

provided that animals are segregated from other animals and

the pens are occupied only by the animals in a market class.

Pens used for market classes must not be reused until after

cleaning and disinfecting.

(4) Inspection Required. Prior to immediate acceptance at an

exhibition, all animals presented for exhibition must be visually

inspected by an authorized representative for:

(a) The required official individual identification of

the animal; and

(b) Clinical signs of disease including, but not limited

to : caseous lymphadenitis, blisters/ulcers around the

mouth, nostrils, coronary band, pinkeye, pox, scabies,

lice, ringworm, atrophic rhinitis, or multiple warts

that are clearly visible; and

OCVI requirements, where required.

(5) Animals Rejected for Exhibition.

(a) Any animal in noncompliance with animal tests

and OCVI requirements, or

(b) Any animal not meeting the official individual

identification requirements, or

showing clinical signs of dangerous transmissible,

contagious or infectious disease on visual inspection,

or any animal which is known to be exposed to such

diseases much be:

1. Immediately withdrawn from exhibition

and returned to the place of origin, or

2. Examined by a Florida-licensed and

USDA-accredited veterinarian at the

owner’s expense with 24 hours, who

certifies by a signed, written statement, that

the animal is free of dangerous

transmissible, contagious or infectious

disease and pests.

(6) Forms. Equine Interstate Passport Card, DACS-09207 Rev.

07/05, is hereby incorporated by reference. Copies may be

obtained from the Florida Department of Agriculture and

Consumer Services, Division of Animal Industry, 407 S.

Calhoun St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0800.

Specific Authority 585.002(4), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(2) FS.

Law Implemented 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(1), (2) FS. History –

New 6-21-06.

5C-4.003 Swine.

(1) OCVI Required.

(a) Swine for exhibition must be accompanied by an

OCVI dated not more than 90 prior to presentation

for exhibition.

(b) Swine imported for exhibition must be

accompanied by an OCVI dated not more than 30

days prior to presentation for exhibition.

(2) Tests or Certification Required for Breeding Swine.

(a) Brucellosis.

1. Swine six (6) months of age or older

must be negative to an official test for

brucellosis within 30 days prior to

exhibition, or

2. Originate from a Validated Brucellosis-

Free swine herd as defined in 9 CFR 78.1,

3. Originate from a Commercial Production

Swine Herd as defined in subsection 5C-

4.0015(4), F.A.C.

(b) Pseudorabies. Swine six (6) months of age or

older must be negative to an official test for

pseudorabies within 30 days prior to exhibition, or

1. Originate from a Qualified Pseudorabies-

Free Herd as defined in 9 CFR 85, or

2. Originate from an Approved

Commercial Production Swine Herd.

(3) Exemptions. Swine for exhibition as “market class” swine

are exempt from the OCVI and test requirements provided that

all swine in the class go directly to slaughter following the

exhibition.

(4) Isolation. Breeding swine returning to the farm from

exhibitions must be isolated from other swine at least 30 days

before being returned to the herd. Breeding swine for

exhibition must be maintained is isolation between exhibitions

or move directly between exhibitions.

(5) Materials. 9 CFR 78 (2005) and 85 (2005) are hereby

incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the

United States Government Printing Office, Superintendent of

Documents, Mail Stop SSOP, Washington, D.C. 20402-9328.

Specific Authority 585.002(4), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(2) FS.

Law Implemented 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(1), (2) FS. History-

Amended 3-21-64, 6-20-68, 1-1-71, 3-1-72, Formerly 5C-4.03,

Amended 4-17-89, 1-19-95, 6-21-06.

CLIPPING:

1. Clipping of hogs is not a standard industry practice because

it causes problems with the slaughter process.

2. Any hog whose hair length appears to be less than 1/2"

may have length of hair checked. Hogs with hair that has

been clipped to less than 1/2", will be disqualified.

3. The Florida State Fair Youth Swine committee reserves

the right to check any hog for hair length.

4. Any exhibitor that is seen clipping in the barns will be

issued a “Red Tag” and fined $25.00.

5. Disqualified hogs must be removed from the Fairgrounds

immediately after check-in.

GROOMING:

1. The use of oil or powder on a market hog is absolutely

prohibited.

2. Animals in violation will be disqualified and will forfeit all

premiums and monies.

GENERAL:

1. No animal may be exhibited in competition that cannot be

properly managed.

2. Exhibitors must provide their own feed and troughs.

3. No bedding or watering with water towers will be allowed

until pigs are in their permanent pens. Hand watering will be

permitted.

4. Empty feed and water pans are not to be left in pens.

5. Each exhibitor will be responsible for feeding and caring for

their animals until 5:00 p.m. or completion of the Show on

February 13, 2022.

6. Barn will be open to exhibitors from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Parents and/or Exhibitors are not allowed in Swine Area from

10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

7. Only official 4-H or FFA signs will be allowed on display.

No other paraphernalia will be allowed.

8. Water towers should be no taller than 42 in., and a max. of 8

in. diameter.

9. Water Towers will be available for rental from the

Livestock Office.

10. Exhibitors will be given 2 warnings if area is not clean.

After that a "Red Tag" will be issued and $25 will be deducted

from premiums for each "Red Tag".

11. Exhibitors will be issued armbands or lanyards, which must

be worn while in the barns. Only exhibitors will be allowed in

the pen area during the following times:

Check - in: 8:00 a.m. till show superintendent

opens the barn.

Showmanship: 3:00 pm till end of Showmanship

Contest.

Show: 10:00 a.m. till end of show.

12. No exhibitor will be allowed in the Swine tent with open

toed shoes. All exhibitors must wear closed-toed shoes or

boots.

13. Animals are restricted to designated areas of the

Fairgrounds and most not be taken from designated area.

Violators are liable for any damage incurred by owner or

animals.

14. SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN THE BARNS!

15. NO DOGS ALLOWED IN THE BARNS!!

16. The use of alcohol is prohibited in the barns and livestock

area.

17. Only animals being shown at the Florida State Fair are

permitted on the Fairgrounds

18. Failure to maintain animals and exhibit to acceptable

standards and/or failure to cooperate with Fair Officials may

result in premium forfeiture.

YOUTH SWINE EXHIBITOR DINNER:

1. There will be a dinner for all Youth Swine Exhibitors on

Thursday, February 10

at 6:30 p.m. in the Horse Pavilion.

2. Each Exhibitor will receive a complimentary ticket.

Additional tickets may be purchased with the Youth Swine

Online Entry or calling the Agribusiness Office for $10.00 per

ticket. The meal may include an Iowa pork chop, 2 sides, salad

and dessert.

ASSISTANCE:

1. Youth exhibitors are expected to care for, groom, fit and

show their own animals while on the grounds of the Florida

State Fair.

2. Parents, other adults, or similar unauthorized persons are

strictly prohibited from providing direct assistance in

grooming, fitting or showing of youth animals while on the

grounds of the Florida State Fair.

3. Exceptions to the above rule must be approved by the

committee and be in writing before the Fair.

4. Violations can result in the disqualification of the exhibitor

and all premiums, Achievement Premiums, etc., will be

forfeited.

ATTIRE:

1. For showmanship and show all exhibitors will be required to

be clean and neat and dressed in white, green, blue or black

jeans/slacks or tan khaki pants with a solid white shirt with a

white collar. FFA or 4-H accessories are strongly

recommended.

2. No caps or hats.

3. Closed-toed shoes or boots are required.

JUDGING/SHOW:

1. The Youth Swine Show will be judged at 11:00 a.m.,

February 13, 2022.

Divisions I – IV will be for crossbreds and unregistered

purebreds

Division V will be for registered purebreds (with papers)

Please Note: The registered purebred division MUST have

a minimum of 25 animals in the show to qualify for the

separate division. If there is less than 25 registered

purebreds in the show, these animals will be combined with

Divisions I – IV.

2. Classes within each division will be based on weight and

divided after official weigh-in is completed. Each class winner

will compete for the Division Winner and Division Reserve

Winner.

3. All registered purebred animals entering in Division V

MUST have registrations papers to the FSF Agribusiness

Office on or before January 11

, 2022. Failure to provide

registrations papers by January 11

will automatically

place animal in the crossbred divisions.

4. Judging will be done by a judge recommended by the Swine

Committee.

5. All first & second place hogs, within each Division, must be

ready to come back into the ring by the end of the last class.

6. Judges will not award premiums to any animal that is not

deserving. It must be judged individually worthy.

7. All animals must enter the show ring and be evaluated by the

judge in order to receive premiums.

8. Any exhibitor who interferes with the judging will be

promptly excluded from competition; if after judging, the

premiums awarded will be withheld.

9. The decision of the judge shall be final and no appeal will be

considered except in cases of written protest (General Disputes

Policy).

GENERAL DISPUTES POLICY:

With respect to any disputes which may occur with respect to

an exhibitor at the show, such disputes shall be handled by the

appropriate Livestock Committee (the “Committee”) in

accordance with the following:

1. An exhibitor may file a protest with respect to another

exhibitor for violation of the rules and regulations of the

Committee and/or the International Association of Fairs and

Expositions (IAFE) National Code of Show Ring Ethics by

submitting a written protest (a “Protest”) on a form (the

“Protest Form”) which will be available at the Agribusiness

Department. The Protest must include the exact basis, cause

and description of the dispute, the name of the protesting

exhibitor, the name of the exhibitor being protested, and any

materials in support of the Protest as well as any other matters

which may be required in the Protest Form, and shall be

accompanied by payment of $50 which shall be refunded only

if the Protest is sustained by the Committee. The Protest Form

must be signed by the exhibitor (as the protesting exhibitor),

and if the exhibitor is a minor, the Protest Form must also be

signed by the exhibitor’s guardian or parent, unless the parent

or guardian is not available under circumstances that warrant,

as determined by the Agribusiness Department in its sole

discretion. Failure to properly sign the Protest Form shall deem

the Protest Form incomplete and a nullity, and in such event,

the Protest will not be considered. Any Protest must be

submitted (and received by the Agribusiness Department) at

least two (2) hours prior to the time that the show is scheduled

to occur in order to be considered prior to the show. If a Protest

is submitted less than two (2) hours prior to the time that the

show is scheduled to occur (“a “Late Submittal”), then the

Committee will handle the Protest after the show in accordance

with its rules and regulations and the IAFE National Code of

Show Ring Ethics, but the Late Submittal shall not affect the

award of ribbons for the show. In order to minimize disruption

to the show, an exhibitor who intends to file a Protest should do

so at the earliest feasible time. In any event, a Protest must be

filed with the Agribusiness Department prior to the scheduled

release hour for the protested exhibitor’s animal in order to be

considered.

2. The Agribusiness Department will forward any Protest Form

which is duly signed (by an exhibitor as the protesting

exhibitor, and if the exhibitor is a minor, the Protest Form must

also be signed by the exhibitor’s guardian or parent), and any

accompanying materials submitted by the protesting exhibitor

in support of the Protest to the Committee for its consideration.

The Agribusiness Department will also notify the exhibitor

being protested of the Protest as soon as reasonably practicable

after the Protest has been duly submitted, and make available a

copy of the written Protest to the exhibitor being protested. The

exhibitor being protested may, but shall not be required to,

provide a written response to the Protest (a “Response”) by

submitting a Response to the Agribusiness Department,

including any materials in support of the response to the

Protest, and the Agribusiness Department shall provide the

Response to Committee. A Response shall be on a form

obtained from the Agribusiness Department, and must be

signed by the protested exhibitor, and if the protested exhibitor

is a minor, the Response must also be signed by the protested

exhibitor’s guardian or parent, unless the parent or guardian is

not available due to circumstances that warrant, as determined

by the Agribusiness Department in its sole discretion. The

Agribusiness Department shall make available a copy of the

Response to the protesting exhibitor upon request by the

protesting exhibitor, but it shall be the protesting exhibitor’s

responsibility to monitor the Protest and to obtain a copy of the

Response. The Agribusiness Department will attempt to notify

the protesting exhibitor and the exhibitor being protested of the

time of the Committee’s review and consideration of the

Protest by calling their respective cell phone numbers if

provided on the Protest Form and/or the Response Form, but it

shall be the protesting exhibitor and protested exhibitor’s

responsibility to monitor the Protest and obtain the time of the

Committee’s review and consideration of the Protest and to be

available at the time scheduled for the Committee’s

consideration of the Protest. For any Late Submittal, the

Committee will handle the process for review of the Protest

after the show.

3. The Committee members present will review the Protest and

the Response, if any, in the context of its rules and regulations

and the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics, and will

make a decision to resolve the Protest by a majority of the

Committee members present. In the event of a tie vote, the

Protest shall be deemed denied by the Committee. The decision

of the Committee will be final.

4. The Committee also may apply and enforce its rules and

regulations and the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics,

with respect to exhibitors at the show.

5. By entering the show, all exhibitors, and their respective

parents and/or guardians, shall be deemed to have

acknowledged and accepted this General Disputes Policy.

ANIMAL PREMIUMS:

1. Animals will be judged on the Danish System for Blue, Red

and White awards.

Blue Award ............................................................... $50.00

Red Award…………………………………. ........... $40.00

White Award ............... …………………….………. $25.00

Division Winners ........................................................Award

Reserve Division Winners ..........................................Award

Grand Champion ..................................................... $100.00

Reserve Champion .................................................... $50.00

2. Premiums will be paid on the basis of the judging reports,

which must be signed by the judge and by the show clerk.

3. Premiums will be mailed to the exhibitor at the address given

on the entry form after the Fair. Errors in premium

statements will not be corrected after April 1, 2022. All

Premium checks must be cashed within sixty days of

issuance or they become void.

4. If a Social Security Number or Federal ID number is not

provided, the Fair will not issue a premium check.

ACHIEVEMENT PREMIUMS:

The Florida State Fair believes in the value and importance of

exhibitor participation in all educational opportunities offered

through their animal project. Achievement Premiums will be

paid in addition to current animal premiums and will reward

exhibitors based on their participation in a wide variety of

educational events. PLEASE NOTE: Some areas of

participation are mandatory and some are optional.

- All points will be totaled and exhibitors will be ranked in

order of points totals.

CHAMPION YOUTH

A Champion Youth Exhibitor will be selected in each age

division for each Youth Livestock Show at the Florida State

Fair. This exhibitor will be selected based on the highest

number of points accumulated. The Champion Youth

Exhibitors in each Youth Show will be eligible to receive:

SENIOR AGE CATEGORY**

Champion Youth - $500.00 cash

Place - $375.00 cash

Place - $250.00 cash

Place - $125.00 cash

INTERMEDIATE AND JUNIOR CATEGORY

Champion Youth -$50.00 Cash

Please Note: Only Senior exhibitors will be eligible to

qualify for the Champion of Champions contest.

Intermediate and Junior exhibitors will only complete the

segments of the Skilathon and Record Book Skills Test that

are designated for their age levels.

Available achievement premium dollars will be allocated on

total points earned. (All points will be totaled and divided by

total achievement premium dollars – thus determining a dollar

value per point).

** Senior exhibitors must compete in the Final Round Robin

Champion of Champions Contest to receive cash monies.

SWINE POINT SYSTEM:

Entry submission correct & complete plus

Received Signature Page ........................................... 0 - 10 points

Attend Ear Tagging ................................................... 0 - 30 points

Attend Seminar or Pre-Fair Talk or YQCA ............. 0 - 30 points

Record Book - Mandatory ..................................... 0 - 100 points

Record Books Skills Test - Mandatory ................. 0 - 100 points

Skilathon - Mandatory ........................................... 0 - 100 points

Showmanship (Jr., Int. & Sr.).................................. 0 - 100 points

Blue ................................................................ 80 points

Red ................................................................. 70 points

White .............................................................. 60 points

................................................................... 20 points

................................................................... 15 points

................................................................... 10 points

..................................................................... 5 points

Ask Me Talks ........................................................ 0 - 100 points

Educational Poster ..................................................... 0 - 30 points

600 Total Points Possible

** The Skilathon and Record Book scores will be used to

break a tie.

A Special Thanks To

FARM CREDIT OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

1-866-245-3637 (Toll-Free)

For Sponsoring The Record Books

It Pays to do Business with Farm Credit!!

RECORD BOOKS: MANDATORY

1. This Record Book is mandatory. Exhibitors that do not

complete the record book will forfeit all Achievement

Premiums.

2. A Market Record Book (hard-copy) is available on the

website or upon request.

3. An On-Line Market Record Book is available at

https://fsf.zsuite.org. Exhibitors are able to complete the

record book on-line, however, they MUST still print it off

for needed signatures and bring it to check-in.

ZingBooks will be hosting a Zoom Meeting to go over the

Florida State Fair On-Line Record Book. Information will

be posted on the Florida State Fair Agribusiness Website

and FaceBook Page.

4. Exhibitors must present their record book at check-in. The

completed record book must be approved and signed by the 4-

H Club Leader or Agriculture Teacher.

5. All Record Books will be scored on a basis of 0 - 100 and

points will be added to Achievement Premium points.

6. Record Book will be returned by mail after the Fair.

RECORD BOOK SKILLS TEST –

MANDATORY

1. A Record Book Skills Test will be given on Friday, February

11, 2022 starting at 1:00 p.m.

2. It is advised that exhibitors bring a small calculator to use.

3. The test will cover all aspects of record keeping. Juniors will

only answer the first 10 questions, Intermediate exhibitors will

only answer the first 20 questions. Seniors will answer all 30

questions.

4. This test is mandatory. Exhibitors that do not take the test

will forfeit all Achievement Premiums.

SKILATHON - MANDATORY

1. A Skilathon will be held in conjunction with the Record

Book Skills Test on Friday, February 11, 2022 (Seniors start at

1:00 pm, Intermediate start at 3:00 pm and Juniors start at 4:00

pm).

2. Study Guides/Skilathon manuals may be downloaded from

the Florida State Fair Agribusiness web site:

www.floridastatefairag.com

3. The Skilathon is a series of "hands on" stations where

students will be asked to perform specific tasks.

4. Juniors will only participate in the Junior level skills,

Intermediate exhibitors will participate in the Junior and

Intermediate level skills. Seniors will participate in all levels of

Skilathon.

5. The Skilathon is mandatory. Exhibitors that do not

participate in the Skilathon will forfeit all Achievement

Premiums.

PRE-FAIR TALK (Alternative to attending the Seminar or

YQCA)

1. All exhibitors can earn Achievement Premium Points by

presenting an educational talk on their swine project prior to

the Fair.

2. Exhibitors can present 1 pre-fair talk for a maximum of 30

points.

3. The talk can be to any organized group. (Including 4-H,

FFA, Farm Bureau, etc.)

4. Exhibitors must submit a letter from the organization (on

their letterhead) indicating that the exhibitor did make a

presentation, the date, and the number of people in attendance.

5. Exhibitors must also attach a written copy of the script for

their talk. The script will be worth up to ½ the points.

6. All letters & scripts must be submitted at check-in at the

Fair.

7. Both letter & script must be submitted to receive points.

YQCA - YOUTH FOR THE QUALITY CARE OF

ANIMALS (Alternative to attending the Seminar or Pre-

Fair Talk) - YQCA is a national multi-species quality

assurance program for youth ages 8 to 21 with a focus on three

core pillars: food safety, animal well-being, and character

development. YQCA is available as an online program for

youth everywhere in the United States. YQCA in-person

workshops may be available to youth where state 4-H or FFA

offices or state/national livestock organizations have partnered

to have qualified trainers offer in-person workshops.

1. All exhibitors can earn Achievement Premium Points by

completing this online certification.

2. A maximum of 30 points can be earned by becoming YQCA

certified.

3. YQCA certification information and the on-line training is

available at https://www.yqca.org. Please be aware that there

will be a cost associated with this program.

4. A copy of exhibitor’s YQCA certificate must be mailed to

the Agribusiness office on or before January 11, 2022.

5. Contact the Florida State Fair Agribusiness office with any

questions at 813-627-4337.

EDUCATIONAL POSTER

1. Exhibitors can earn additional points toward Achievement

Premiums by entering an Educational Poster.

2. The purpose of the posters is to educate the public about the

animal industry.

3. Posters must be turned in during designated arrival/check-in.

4. Posters must be removed during the scheduled release times.

5. Acceptable poster size:

a. 22’ x 28’

b. 20’ x 30x

6. Acceptable material for poster:

a. Poster board

b. Foam board

7. No attachments to poster to extend the acceptable size of

poster.

8. Poster attachments must be within the poster size not exceed

1’ in depth.

9. Posters must relate to the 2022 Skilathon topic of Health.

Posters are not to be on showmanship.

10. Posters are not to be reused for another animal division in

current year or future years. Once poster is judged/displayed it

is disqualified for additional competition within the current

year or future years. Posters are either photograph or marked

submitted. Decision of the judge is final.

11. Posters are not to be used for the Ask Me Talks.

12. Other requirements:

a. Poster must have a title

b. Poster must have your name on the back

c. If poster is a game/activity it must have instructions and

an answer key ON FRONT.

d. If other resources (such as journals, website) are used,

they must be cited on the back of the poster

13. See page 15 at the end of the Rules and Regulations for the

Poster Scoring Rubric.

14. Posters will be disqualified for:

a. Incorrect Poster Size

b. Not on current year Skilathon topic

c. Plagiarism (use of complete article from web or

sourcebook).

d. Previously judged poster in other category current year

or past years.

SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST

1. Exhibitors can earn Achievement Premium Points by

participating in the Showmanship Contest.

2. The Showmanship Contest will be held on Saturday,

February 12

, at 4 p.m. in the Small Animal Show Ring

starting with the Intermediate Division followed by the Junior

Division followed by the Senior Division. This event is

optional but all exhibitors are encouraged to enter.

3. In order to be eligible to enter the Showmanship contest, all

exhibitors must adhere to the Attire Statement on page 7.

4. Exhibitors must show their own animal.

5. There will be 3 age categories based on age as of September

1, 2021

Junior - ages 8 - 10

Intermediate - ages 11 - 13

Senior - ages 14 and over

6. Exhibitors will be judged on the Danish system for Blue,

Red and White awards and will be ranked 1

thru 4

place.

7. Belt Buckles will be awarded to first place winners in the

Junior, Intermediate and Senior Divisions.

ASK ME TALKS:

1. Exhibitors can earn Achievement Premium Points by

participating in the Ask Me Talks.

TOTAL POSSIBLE ………………..100 POINTS

2. Exhibitors will be assigned a 20 minute time slot.

Notification of this time slot will be in January exhibitor letter.

If need be, this time slot may be changed at Arrival/Check-in.

3. Exhibitors will work/exercise their OWN animal, for the

benefit of the public.

4. To receive the full 100 points, exhibitors must present a

minimum of 2 minute and maximum of 3 minute talk.

5. PLEASE NOTE: Topic of Talk must relate to the

Skilathon topic of swine Health only.

6. Written script (of talk) (see Ask Me Talks form) must be

turned into the Ask Me monitor at time of talk.

7. Exhibitors are required to be in Official Show Attire or State

Fair T-Shirt when doing the Ask Me Talks.

8. Exhibitors whose hogs do not make weight may participate

in the Ask Me Talks and receive up to 70 points for all aspects

of the contest except Working/Exercise their hog.

9. No posters allowed.

10. See page 14 at the end of the Rules and Regulations for the

Swine Ask Me Talk Scoring Rubric.

ACHIEVEMENT PREMIUM PAYMENT:

Exhibitors will be mailed, after the Fair, a recap of the total

Achievement points earned during the 2022 Florida State Fair.

Along with the recap they will be provided with the name and

address of two (2) Achievement Premium Sponsors. To receive

payment for these points, exhibitors will be required to:

1. Write and mail a Thank You letter to each sponsor.

2. Send a copy of each Thank You letter to the Fair. Checks

for Achievement Premiums will be issued when a copy of the

Thank You letters to the sponsors has been received.

Achievement Premium checks will be voided as of July 1,

2022, if copies of the Thank you letters have not been received.

No checks will be mailed after July 1, 2022.

IMPORTANT!!!!!

CHAMPION YOUTH

CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

The top four (4) Senior Exhibitors based on Achievement

Premium points will be invited to participate in the

Champion of Champions competition. See “Champion of

Champions” section on website for additional information.

HERDSMAN AWARD:

A Special Herdsman award will be offered to exhibitors at

the Florida State Fair with the purpose of encouraging

exhibitors to present a more attractive swine area.

All exhibitors are eligible to compete for this award and

exhibitors will be judged daily on the following:

1. Orderliness and cleanliness of service area, exhibitor areas,

pens, animals and public walkway.

2. Courtesy of exhibitor.

3. Cooperation with show officials in presenting attractive

swine area.

4. Cooperation with show officials during showmanship and

show.

RELEASE:

1. All exhibitors must continue feeding and caring for their

animal until the official release time at 5 p.m. or the completion

of the Show on February 13, 2022.

2. Each exhibitor assumes all liability in case of death or injury

to his hog until animal is loaded on truck, except as specified

under Health Regulations regarding use of drugs.

3. Removal of any animals or exhibits prior to designated

release time will cause forfeit of all premiums, won, all fees

paid and the right to further participation in the Fair.

DISPOSAL OF ANIMALS:

1. The Youth Swine Committee will seek bids to purchase the

hogs in order to receive the highest possible price. All hogs will

go to the buyer.

2. The Florida State Fair Authority will add additional funds,

per pound, depending on the actual sale price received from the

buyer. This amount will be determined after sale of the animal.

3. Exhibitors will be paid the actual carcass value of their hog

not to exceed 280 lbs.

4. Due to industry standards in trying to produce an ideal

hog for today’s packer between 240 and 280 lbs. - the

maximum carcass value will be based on 280 pounds.

Exhibitors will not be paid for more than 280 lbs.

5. Checks for payment of animal carcass will be mailed with

Achievement Premiums.

LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR THEFT:

1. The owner or custodian of property of any kind brought to

the Fairgrounds; either for exhibit or for other purposes,

assumes as a condition of its admission to the grounds, all risk

and/or responsibility for its loss, damage or theft.

2. The Fair, its officers and employees cannot and will not

accept responsibility and liability for any damage or injury

resulting from theft, fire, the elements accidents or other

conditions or causes; whether to exhibits, property of exhibitor,

vehicles on the grounds and articles left therein and any other

property of any nature, whatsoever.

CHARLIE MOORE SCHOLARSHIP

A scholarship fund has been established in honor of

Charlie Moore and his many years of dedication to

the Florida State Fair. One recipient will be selected

to receive a $300 scholarship. The money will be

awarded in one payment when the Fair receives

proper certification that the student is enrolled in

some form of continuing education past high school

within an accredited College or University in the

State of Florida.

ALL YOUTH EXHIBITORS ARE

ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THE

FLORIDA STATE FAIR FOUNDATION

SCHOLARSHIP,

AND THE MOSAIC SCHOLARSHIP

See Rules & Application on website

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER

1. An official photographer will be designated by the Florida

State Fair.

2. Any exhibitor wishing to engage the service of this

photographer may get in touch with the photographer through

the Agribusiness Office.

3. Photographs of winners and participants will be taken by the

Official Photographer for official use in Public Relations.

4. All owners, exhibitors, and herdsmen handling such animals

are required to cooperate with the photographer.

CAMPGROUND:

1. PLEASE NOTE: ALL CAMPERS/RVS MUST HAVE A

CAMPING PERMIT IN ORDER TO BE ALLOWED ON

THE FAIRGROUNDS WHETHER OR NOT THEY ARE

USED FOR CAMPING.

2. Campground Rules and Reservation Form is available on our

website www.floridastatefairag.com

MOTEL ACCOMMODATION:

1. For motel accommodation information, see our website for

the Preferred Hotel List.

SHOWERS:

1. Shower facilities are available on the grounds and will be

unlocked for use by exhibitors only!

2. Shower permits will be issued, upon request, to Livestock

Exhibitors from the Agribusiness Office.

Florida State Fair Authority -Livestock Addendum

OWNER represents to Florida State Fair Authority ("AUTHORITY") that no

animals that are exhibited or otherwise transported onto FLORIDA STATE

FAIRGROUNDS will in anyway be suffering from any contagious or infectious

disease. In addition, OWNER shall defend, indemnify, and hold the

AUTHORITY, the applicable Show Committee and each of their respective

officials, officers, directors, employees and agents harmless of and from all

losses, damages, claims, expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees at the trial

and appellate levels, actions and causes of action arising out of , or in any way

connected with, or by reason of this Agreement, the presence of OWNER's

livestock at FLORIDA STATE FAIRGROUNDS, and/or use of FLORIDA

STATE FAIRGROUNDS including, but not limited to any claim for the death of,

or injury to any person or livestock, or damage to, theft of, or destruction of any

property arising out of any act or omission of OWNER, OWNER's officers,

agents, employees, trainers, drivers, riders, handlers, contractors and livestock,

violation of any Federal, State and Local environmental laws, rules, ordinances

and/or regulations, actions for negligence, wrongful death,torts, defects in the real

and personal property at FLORIDA STATE FAIRGROUNDS and from any

alleged liability, cause, litigation or proceeding whatsoever, even if such injury,

death, loss or property damage results, in whole or in part, from the negligence of

AUTHORITY, or the applicable Show Committee and their respective officials,

officers, directors, employees and agents or otherwise. Neither AUTHORITY nor

such applicable Show Committee shall be liable to OWNER, or any officer,

agents, employees, trainers, drivers, riders, handlers, or other contractors, invitees

or guests of OWNER for any injury or damage to livestock, person or property.

AUTHORITY, its officers or agents, assume no liability for any loss or damage to

property (including but not limited to livestock) on account of fire, theft, or any

other cause including infectious or contagious diseases. In addition, OWNER

acknowledges receiving and agrees to abide by the applicable rules and

regulations of the AUTHORITY titled FLORIDA STATE FAIR LIVESTOCK

RULES AND PRIZE LIST and same are incorporated by reference herein.

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** If you did not pay the entry fee during the on-line registration – Please Mail Signature Page, Copy of Showorks Receipt and Entry Payment to:

Florida State Fair - Youth Swine Show

PO Box 11766

Tampa, FL 33680

*** If you paid on-line when registering for the show – see highlighted portion of Step #4 for instructions!!!

If you have any questions about this form, please contact Kerri Lefler at 813-627-4337.

2022 FLORIDA STATE FAIR

YOUTH SWINE SHOW

SIGNATURE PAGE

Entry process for the 2022 Youth Swine Show:

Step #1: Go to website at https://fsf.fairwire.com and complete the On-Line Registration on or before 11:59 pm on October 1,

2021. Entries submitted between October 2

and October 8

will be charged double ($30) late entry fee per hog. PLEASE

NOTE: When the maximum number of entries is reached (220 exhibitors) – the On-Line Registration will be closed!!

Step #2: Print the receipt when you have completed the On-Line Registration.

Step #3: Collect all Mandatory Signatures. (Ag Teacher or 4-H Extension Agent & 4-H Leader, Parent and Exhibitor)

Step #4: Mail Signature Page, Copy of ShoWorks Receipt and Payment (if not made during On-Line Registration process).

** If you paid on-line when registering – we highly recommend that you email the Signature Page to

Kerri.Lefler@FloridaStateFair.com. You can also mail or fax page to 813-740-3520.

All Signature Pages and Payment must be received or postmarked on or before October 15

to receive the Entry Points.

Exhibitor's Name or Club or Chapter_________________________________________________________________________

Chapter/Club 4-H Exhibitor FFA Exhibitor (Please check one)

I hereby certify that the entrant is a bona fide paid and active member of the aforementioned organization.

For FFA members - Vo. Ag. Teacher _________________________________________________________________________

** This signature is mandatory if showing FFA!

Print Vo-Ag Teacher Name______________________________________________ Phone Number _________________

I hereby certify that the entrant is a bona fide paid member of the aforementioned organization.

For 4-H members - 4-H County Extension Agent _______________________________________________County______________

** This signature is mandatory if showing 4-H!

Print County Extension Agent Name ______________________________________ Phone Number __________________

I hereby certify that the entrant is a bona fide active member of the aforementioned organization and I have reviewed the entry

form.

For 4-H members – 4-H Leader _______________________________________________________________________________

** This signature is mandatory if showing 4-H!

Print 4-H Leader Name _________________________________________________ Phone Number __________________

I hereby certify that this animal is intended for exhibition strictly in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Florida State Fair contained in the

2022 Youth Swine show rules by which I, the undersigned, understand & agree to abide by. I also agree to abide by the IAFE National Code of show

ring Ethics and the General Disputes Policy as stated in the rules. I agree and consent to the use of pictures, including but not limited to photographs

and video, of me and/or animal in any or all publications, TV, publicity brochure, internet site, or other publicity associated with the Florida State Fair.

I understand that the 2022 Youth Swine Show is held in conjunction with the 2022 Florida State Fair and agree that the Florida State Fair is not liable

or responsible for any delay, change of dates or cancellation of the 2022 Florida State Fair due the following force majeure events: (a) acts of God; (b)

flood, fire, earthquake; or (c) other potential disaster(s) or catastrophe(s), such as epidemics, or explosion.

Date __________________Signature of Exhibitor**________________________________________________________

** This signature is mandatory!

Date __________________Signature of Parent or Guardian**________________________________________________

** This signature is mandatory!

Breeders Certificate -

Due at Time of Ear Tagging/Tattooing

1 Swine per sheet!!!

All information below must be completed in its entirety in order to receive your hog’s FSF

ear tag at the tagging. Certificates will NOT be accepted if any information is left blank!

Exhibitor Name

(Please Print)______________________________________________

Date Purchased_________________ Breed_________________

Federal ID Tag Number _____________________________________

Please circle only one: PUREBRED CROSSBRED

If purebred, is it registered? YES NO

A copy of swine’s registration papers must be hand-delivered to the Agribusiness Office or postmarked by

January 11

to be eligible to show in the purebred division.

Is this pig being tagged for another fair besides the Florida State Fair?

YES NO

If Yes, which fair? _________________________________________

Name of

Breeder___________________________________________________

Mailing address of

Breeder___________________________________________________

City/State/Zip______________________________________________

For Office Use Only

Ear Tag # ________

SWINE

FSF ASK ME TALK SCORING RUBRIC

21-30 Points

11-20 Points

6-10 Points

0-5 Points

Points

Working Hog in

the Ring

Walks and moves

hog around the ring

in an orderly

fashion; maintains

control of animal.

Presents hog to

judge at least once.

Talking with the

public is

encouraged

Walks and moves

hog around ring;

maintains control

on animal.

May walk or move

hog around ring, but

whips hog or sits on

the rail.

Chatting with

friends and not

paying attention to

hog

Stands still and does not

demonstrate control over

hog. May run in to other

animals or exhibitors.

_____/ 30

15-20 Points

10-15 Points

5-10 Points

0-5 Points

Written Script

Script is presented

on correct form and

is legible.

Script is on correct

form, but may not

be legible.

Script is not on

correct form.

Typed

Parent written.

No script.

_____/ 20

Presentation

Script is delivered

in a professional

and enthusiastic

manner.

All facts are

accurate.

Script is delivered

in a professional

manner.

Some facts may not

be accurate.

Script is delivered

in a less than

professional

manner.

Most facts may not

be accurate.

Script is read.

May not be on current

skilathon topic.

_____/ 20

9-10 Points

6-8 Points

3-5 Points

0-2 Points

Attire

Dressed neatly and

professionally.

Wearing official

FFA or 4-H attire,

or a fair t-shirt.

Dressed neatly and

professionally.

Dirty or ripped

clothing.

May only be

partially wearing

official FFA or 4-H

attire.

Not dressed appropriately.

Is not wearing official

FFA or 4-H attire, or a fair

t-shirt.

_____/ 10

Timing

Talk is between 2-3

minutes in length.

Talk is more than 3

minutes in length.

Talk is 1-2 minutes

in length.

Talk is less than 1 minute

in length.

_____/ 10

Creativity

Use of

skilathon topic is

unique and may or

may not include a

personal aspect.

It is evident that

much time was

spent in developing

this talk.

Use of

skilathon topic is

not unique and may

or may not include

a personal aspect.

It is evident that

some time was

spent in developing

this talk.

It is evident that this

talk was delivered

spontaneously and

was not prepared

prior to giving it.

It is evident that

little time was spent

in developing this

talk.

Not on current skilathon

topic

_____/ 10

Possible total 100

This rubric lists the criteria for the scoring tool for the judging of the Swine Ask Me Talks. It was developed to inform

you as to how your Talk was evaluated. Showmanship is not considered a topic you may use for the Talks.

FSF 2022 EDUCATIONAL POSTERS

This rubric lists the criteria for the judging of your poster and is used as the scoring tool for the judging. It was developed to

inform you as to how your poster was evaluated.

2 - 1

Possible Points

All required elements

are included:

1.SIZE

*thickness (less than 1”)

*22” x 28” OR 20” x 30”

2.ON FRONT

*Title

*Current Skillathon topic

*If a Game or Activity –

Needs instruction and

answer key

3.ON BACK

*Name on back

*Resources used;

permissions

Answer Key for an

activity is ON BACK

Missing resources ON

BACK

Activity not

playable

Attachments to

poster extending the

poster size or

greater than 1” in

width on the poster.

No Title ON FRONT

No Name ON BACK

Required

Elements

(5)

5 4 3 2 1

All items/pictures are

labeled and easily

read from at least 3 ft.

NO BRANDNAMES

Acceptable labeling

size.

Too small to read

Brand names

showing - cover

them

No labeling on pictures

or items Unauthorized

use of logos

Labels (5)

5 4 3 2 1

All accurate facts

/details/ definitions

are displayed

Most accurate

facts/details/definition

are displayed

Pictures only no

text

Text only no

pictures

Unacceptable

information

Content –

Information

Accuracy (5)

5 4 3 2 1

The poster is

exceptionally

attractive design,

layout, and neatness

The poster is

acceptable.

Black/white only

Pencil only

The poster is

unacceptable

Attractiveness (5)

5 4 3 2 1

NO grammatical

/spelling mistakes

1 grammatical/spelling

mistake.

2 grammatical

/spelling mistakes

grammatical/spelling

mistakes

Grammar/Spelling

(5)

5 4 3 2 1

More information,

good use of space

Much time expended

Re-phrased and in

own writing or

printed

Min effort with

mostly copy/paste

text or pictures on

poster

Limited participant’s

effort in poster

Effort (5)

5 4 3 2 1

File: FSFpostersrubric_may3_for 2022

Zero Points/ Not displayed:

DQ: Poster Size 22” x 28” or 20” x 30”

DQ: Not Current Skill-a-ton Topic

DQ: Previously judged poster in other category current year or past years.

DQ: Plagiarism (use of complete article from web or sourcebook).