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PROJECT COORDINATORS Micaela McGibbon Email: kidsandcows@me.com Phone: 520-548-8552
Armando BurrelEmail: awburruel@gmail.comPhone: 5204195237 County 4-H Office Contact Ashlea Gideon, Agent agideon@email.arizona.eduPhone: 623-229-1445 The Pima County 4-H/FFA Beef Division is subject to all of the rules of the following:· Pima County 4-H/FFA General Animal Science Rules & Regulations· Pima County 4-H/FFA Large Livestock Rules and Regulations· Pima County Junior Livestock Sales, Inc. Auction Rules· Pima County 4-H/FFA Beef Project Rules
MARKET BEEF CLASS
(Beef Breeds Only) OWNERSHIP DEADLINE: November 17th, 2024 Must have proper ownership paperwork in youth's name prior to ear tagging and check-in.*see complete Ear Tagging and Fair Check-in Checklist:MARKET BEEF CLASS
- tagging form (to be sent through google forms)
- Seasonal Pass
- YQCA Certificate good through Pima County Fair end date
- AZ Bred/Fed if applicable
EAR TAGGING LOCATION: Campus Agricultural Center- 4101 N Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 FAIR ENTRY DEADLINE FOR HEIFERS AND PROSPECTS ONLYMarch 15th, 2025 by 11:59 PM- using a Fair Entry Google Form that will be sent out. FAIR CHECK-IN DATE: Monday, April 21st, 2025- 4:00 PM- 7:30PM with mandatory exhibitors meeting at 8pm SHOW DATE:Thursday, April 24th, 2025; 10 AM LARGE LIVESTOCK AUCTION SALE: Saturday, April 26th, 2025- 11:45 AM FAIR CHECK OUT DATE:Sunday, April 27th, 2025- 6:00 PM (All project animals, exhibits, and poster must remain until 6:00 PM) IN THE EVENT OF A CANCELLATION OF THE PIMA COUNTY FAIR- NEW DATES AND DEADLINES WILL BE SENT OUT VIA EMAIL.
Old Pueblo Hall Exhibits required for ALL projects by ALL Pima 4-H County Fair Exhibitors.
Those showing at the 2025 Pima County Fair must enter an exhibit into OPH that is related to their fair project. For those with multiple fair projects, please select one project to represent in OPH. Each individual showman should be creating their own exhibit for OPH based on their individual project. Exhibits can include posters (22"x28" or smaller), photography, baking, welding, etc. feel free to get creative with these exhibits. This excludes FFA members.
A. The maximum number of Market Beef per exhibitor are as follows: three may be tagged but only 2 can be entered and shown at fair. Exhibitor can enter a maximum of 2 carcass steers.
B. There will be a $35.00 project fee PER EXHIBITOR.a. Project fee is payable at ear-tagging for Market Beef Exhibitors by check or cash. C. Market Beef Weights:a. Minimum weight at tagging: 600 lbs. (Suggested)b. Maximum weight at tagging: 1000 lbs. (Suggested)c. Minimum weight at Fair: 950 lbs. (Beef weighing 949 may enter the Prospect Class and are NOT eligible to sell at the 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction.)d. Maximum weight at Fair: NO MAXIMUM WEIGHT i. An exhibitor will be paid for a maximum sale weight of 1250 lbs. ii. Please reference the Pima County Junior Livestock Sales, Inc. Auction Rules D. All beef must have both temporary central incisors (BABY TEETH) in place at the time of tagging. E. All exhibitors must have a valid YQCA (Quality Assurance) Certificate that is valid through end of Pima County Fair. F. Beef will not be tagged that have been shown as market beef at any other County, State, or National Show. G. Exhibitors with beef eligible for the Arizona Bred, Born and Fed class must notify the Beef Project Coordinator of intent to exhibit in the “Best of Arizona” class at the time of ear tagging by having a completed AZ Bred and Fed Form for Beef. H. Health requirements will be dictated by the State Livestock Board, please also reference General Animal Science Rules and Regulations I. The exhibitor must be present to take their own beef animal across the scale at Ear Tagging. J. The exhibitor must provide proof of ownership, including seasonal pass, as per the Arizona State Livestock Board requirements. K. Ownership and registration papers must be in the exhibitor’s name or proof of possession of the same documents at the time of ear-tagging, tattooing, or ownership. L. All exhibitors in the Market Beef Project must have shown at two shows, or one show and one clinic, with their show beef, prior to the Pima County Fair in order to be eligible to exhibit at the Fair. Eligibility can be presented to the Beef Project Coordinator. M. Special grooming rule, heads and tails must be clipped prior to arrival at the fairgrounds. If not, they will not be accepted for exhibition. N. Beef may not be tied in livestock barn or ramada prior to weigh-in at the Pima County Fair. Do not unload your animals until you have checked in and completed all required paperwork. O. All exhibitors must be present to take their beef across the scale for weigh-in at Fair. Any exceptions must be discussed with the Project Coordinator prior to weigh-in otherwise the steer will not be allowed across the scale. P. All exhibitors must have a barrier at least 20” in height behind their beef. This may be of rope, chain or straw bales. Q. All cattle in the barn must be double tied, with a halter and neck rope at all times, both in the barn and outside.
R. No horns over one inch long on market beef. S. All clipping must be done in a designated area. Certified leaders or current 4-H/FFA members in Pima County can help clip EXCEPT for on show days. 4-H/FFA Members from outside of Pima County will NOT be allowed to assist with clipping/fitting/blocking beyond verbal coaching. T. Approval may be obtained from the Beef Project Coordinator and Beef Superintendent for a current year Pima County 4-H/FFA Leader to assist NOVICE members with final touch up and fitting. The animal’s exhibitor MUST be in attendance and be an active participant in preparing the animal(s). 4-H/FFA Leaders should be used primarily as coaches with minimal physical activity being done. U. The Beef Project Coordinator reserves the right to make any changes or split any class or classes deemed necessary. V. Weight classes will be determined by breaking the Market beef Classes and Prospect Beef Classes into approximately equal numbers as deemed appropriate by the Project Coordinator. W. Market Beef Class order will be posted by 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024. X. Average Daily Gain will be calculated on all beef and an award will be given to the beef having the highest average daily gain from date of ear-tagging to weigh-in at the Pima County Fair. a. This information will be available to the judge upon request.b. The results will be posted. Y. If the Grand and/or Reserve Champion Beef are not an Arizona Bred, Born and Fed beef, there will be an extra class. The top two (AZ Bred, Born and Fed) beef from each class must be available to enter the show ring after the Grand and Reserve Champion Class. Z. Any beef that leaves the Fairgrounds is not eligible to return to be placed on the packer’s trucks provided by the Pima County Jr. Livestock Sales Committee. AA. No horseplay or rough housing will be allowed in the barn. Individuals doing this will be asked to leave the barn area.
B. There will be a $35.00 project fee PER EXHIBITOR.a. Project fee is payable at ear-tagging for Market Beef Exhibitors by check or cash. C. Market Beef Weights:a. Minimum weight at tagging: 600 lbs. (Suggested)b. Maximum weight at tagging: 1000 lbs. (Suggested)c. Minimum weight at Fair: 950 lbs. (Beef weighing 949 may enter the Prospect Class and are NOT eligible to sell at the 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction.)d. Maximum weight at Fair: NO MAXIMUM WEIGHT i. An exhibitor will be paid for a maximum sale weight of 1250 lbs. ii. Please reference the Pima County Junior Livestock Sales, Inc. Auction Rules D. All beef must have both temporary central incisors (BABY TEETH) in place at the time of tagging. E. All exhibitors must have a valid YQCA (Quality Assurance) Certificate that is valid through end of Pima County Fair. F. Beef will not be tagged that have been shown as market beef at any other County, State, or National Show. G. Exhibitors with beef eligible for the Arizona Bred, Born and Fed class must notify the Beef Project Coordinator of intent to exhibit in the “Best of Arizona” class at the time of ear tagging by having a completed AZ Bred and Fed Form for Beef. H. Health requirements will be dictated by the State Livestock Board, please also reference General Animal Science Rules and Regulations I. The exhibitor must be present to take their own beef animal across the scale at Ear Tagging. J. The exhibitor must provide proof of ownership, including seasonal pass, as per the Arizona State Livestock Board requirements. K. Ownership and registration papers must be in the exhibitor’s name or proof of possession of the same documents at the time of ear-tagging, tattooing, or ownership. L. All exhibitors in the Market Beef Project must have shown at two shows, or one show and one clinic, with their show beef, prior to the Pima County Fair in order to be eligible to exhibit at the Fair. Eligibility can be presented to the Beef Project Coordinator. M. Special grooming rule, heads and tails must be clipped prior to arrival at the fairgrounds. If not, they will not be accepted for exhibition. N. Beef may not be tied in livestock barn or ramada prior to weigh-in at the Pima County Fair. Do not unload your animals until you have checked in and completed all required paperwork. O. All exhibitors must be present to take their beef across the scale for weigh-in at Fair. Any exceptions must be discussed with the Project Coordinator prior to weigh-in otherwise the steer will not be allowed across the scale. P. All exhibitors must have a barrier at least 20” in height behind their beef. This may be of rope, chain or straw bales. Q. All cattle in the barn must be double tied, with a halter and neck rope at all times, both in the barn and outside.
R. No horns over one inch long on market beef. S. All clipping must be done in a designated area. Certified leaders or current 4-H/FFA members in Pima County can help clip EXCEPT for on show days. 4-H/FFA Members from outside of Pima County will NOT be allowed to assist with clipping/fitting/blocking beyond verbal coaching. T. Approval may be obtained from the Beef Project Coordinator and Beef Superintendent for a current year Pima County 4-H/FFA Leader to assist NOVICE members with final touch up and fitting. The animal’s exhibitor MUST be in attendance and be an active participant in preparing the animal(s). 4-H/FFA Leaders should be used primarily as coaches with minimal physical activity being done. U. The Beef Project Coordinator reserves the right to make any changes or split any class or classes deemed necessary. V. Weight classes will be determined by breaking the Market beef Classes and Prospect Beef Classes into approximately equal numbers as deemed appropriate by the Project Coordinator. W. Market Beef Class order will be posted by 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024. X. Average Daily Gain will be calculated on all beef and an award will be given to the beef having the highest average daily gain from date of ear-tagging to weigh-in at the Pima County Fair. a. This information will be available to the judge upon request.b. The results will be posted. Y. If the Grand and/or Reserve Champion Beef are not an Arizona Bred, Born and Fed beef, there will be an extra class. The top two (AZ Bred, Born and Fed) beef from each class must be available to enter the show ring after the Grand and Reserve Champion Class. Z. Any beef that leaves the Fairgrounds is not eligible to return to be placed on the packer’s trucks provided by the Pima County Jr. Livestock Sales Committee. AA. No horseplay or rough housing will be allowed in the barn. Individuals doing this will be asked to leave the barn area.
AB. All Market beef may be subject to a random drug test any time during the fair.
BREEDING BEEF CLASS
(Beef Breeds Only) OWNERSHIP DEADLINE: March 15th, 2025 using a Google Form.BREEDING BEEF CLASS
FAIR CHECK-IN DATE: Monday, April 21st, 2025- 4:00 PM- 7:30 PM SHOW DATE:Thursday, April 24th, 2025; following Beef Showmanship FAIR CHECK OUT DATE:Friday, April 25th, 2025 before 10:00 AM or after 5:00 PM (schedule a time with the Project Coordinator) OR Sunday, April 27th at 6pm IN THE EVENT OF A CANCELLATION OF THE PIMA COUNTY FAIR- NEW DATES AND DEADLINES WILL BE SENT OUT VIA EMAIL.
§ All 4-H and FFA Animals Ownership Must Be Declared Online using the Google Form by March 15th, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
A. Entries are due to by March 15th, 2025; they are to be entered on the Google Form. B. If the exhibitor leases the animal, they must have a signed lease agreement and a copy must accompany the entry form. C. Max number of heifers per exhibitor are as follows: two (2) D. There will be a $35.00 project support fee per exhibitor, payable at Fair Weigh-In. E. Health Requirements will be dictated by the State Livestock Board, please also reference General Animal Science Rules and Regulations. F. Heifers may not be tied in livestock barn or ramada prior to fair check-in at the Pima County Fair. Do not unload your animals until you have checked in and completed all paperwork. G. All exhibitors must be present to check in their heifers at Fair weigh-in. Any exceptions must be discussed with the Project Coordinator prior to weigh-in otherwise the heifer will not be allowed to check-in. H. All exhibitors must have a barrier at least 20” in height behind their animals. This may be of rope, chain or straw bales. I. All beef animals must be double tied, with a halter and neck rope at all times, both in the barn and outside.
J. Breeding heifers are allowed horns if they are breed specific. While in public area, horned heifers must have protection covering the tips of the horns. K. All clipping must be done in a designated area. Certified leaders or current 4-H/FFA members in Pima County can help clip EXCEPT for on show days. 4-H/FFA Members from outside of Pima County will NOT be allowed to assist with clipping/fitting/blocking beyond verbal coaching.
L. Approval may be obtained from the Beef Project Coordinator and Beef Superintendent for a current year Pima County 4-H/FFA Leader to assist NOVICE members with final touch up and fitting. Animal’s exhibitor must be in attendance and be an active participant in preparing the animals. 4-H/FFA Leaders should be used primarily as coaches with minimal physical activity being done. M. The Beef Project Coordinator reserves the right to make any changes or split any class or classes deemed necessary. N. If a sufficient number of heifers are entered, the show officials may separate classes by birth date or weight O. No horseplay or rough housing will be allowed in the barn. Individuals doing this will be asked to leave the barn area.
J. Breeding heifers are allowed horns if they are breed specific. While in public area, horned heifers must have protection covering the tips of the horns. K. All clipping must be done in a designated area. Certified leaders or current 4-H/FFA members in Pima County can help clip EXCEPT for on show days. 4-H/FFA Members from outside of Pima County will NOT be allowed to assist with clipping/fitting/blocking beyond verbal coaching.
L. Approval may be obtained from the Beef Project Coordinator and Beef Superintendent for a current year Pima County 4-H/FFA Leader to assist NOVICE members with final touch up and fitting. Animal’s exhibitor must be in attendance and be an active participant in preparing the animals. 4-H/FFA Leaders should be used primarily as coaches with minimal physical activity being done. M. The Beef Project Coordinator reserves the right to make any changes or split any class or classes deemed necessary. N. If a sufficient number of heifers are entered, the show officials may separate classes by birth date or weight O. No horseplay or rough housing will be allowed in the barn. Individuals doing this will be asked to leave the barn area.
PROSPECT BEEF CLASS
(Beef Breeds Only) OWNERSHIP DEADLINE: March 15th, 2025 using a Google Form.PROSPECT BEEF CLASS
PROSPECT BEEF SHOW REGISTRATION DEADLINE:March 15th, 2025 by 11:59 PM- via a Google Form A. Prospect Steer Weights: a. Maximum weight at fair weigh in: 949 lbs FAIR CHECK-IN DATE: Monday, April 21st, 2025- 4:00 PM- 7:30 PM SHOW DATE:Thursday, April 24th, 2025; following the Beef Breeding Show FAIR CHECK OUT DATE:Friday, April 25th, 2025- before 10:00 AM or after 5:00 PM (schedule a time with the Project Coordinator) IN THE EVENT OF A CANCELLATION OF THE PIMA COUNTY FAIR- NEW DATES AND DEADLINES WILL BE SENT OUT VIA EMAIL.
BEEF CARCASS CLASS
BEEF CARCASS CLASS
OWNERSHIP DEADLINE:
Saturday, November 17, 2024
Must have proper ownership paperwork prior to ear tagging.
EAR TAGGING DATES:
November 9th, 2024; 8:30am-12:30pm (Clinic to follow)November 13th, 2024; 5pm-7:30pm November 17th, 2024; 1pm-3:30pmLocation: U of A Campbell Farms
BEEF CARCASS CHECK-IN DATE:
TBA
CARCASS LIVE SHOW
Beef will be judged by those in attendance on the hoof.
CARCASSES JUDGED ON THE RAIL
TBA
CARCASS RESULTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED
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A. Up to three beef may be tagged.
B. Ownership and registration papers must be in the exhibitor's name or proof of possession of same documents at the time of ear-tagging and check - in.
C. Cost to enter is $25.00 per exhibitor; there will be no refunding of entry fees. Please note this in addition to the ear tagging fee. The entry fee will be collected as follows: $10 at ear tagging and $15 at time of turning in beef for processing.
D. All Carcass steers must have a 2024/2025 Pima County market ear tag.
E. The exhibitor must provide a Seasonal Pass per the Arizona Department of Agriculture prior to weigh-in/check-in at the U of A Campus Agricultural Center.
F. A carcass steer must be over 950 pounds at check-in.
G. Steer carcasses must be processed at the U of A Food Product and Safety Lab.
H. Each carcass steer exhibitor must complete a Custom Harvest Agreement with the U of A Food Product Safety Lab.
I. Beef Carcass animals will be consigned to packer at the current market price established by the packer or processed for home use only. If for home use, slaughter and processing fees will be paid by exhibitor. No sales of this class will be through the livestock auction.
J. Prizes will be given based upon number of participants.
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