Livestock Supplementary Information

Welcome to the Supplementary Information page! These items may relate to your 4-H projects but don't fall under the realm of Florida 4-H or the Lee County 4-H Office. Items listed on this page are for your convenience and benefit, and are subject to change any point by the leading organization. Please check the coordinating websites attached to make sure nothing has changed since the published date of it on our page. It is the youth's responsibility to seek out information should they wish to pursue an outside activity.

Please note that Lee County 4-H does not sponsor or run any of these events and/or programs, and it is up to the individual youth/families to ensure they follow through with any requirements listed on each individual entities websites.

Livestock Premise ID's

The following information is pulled from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services webpage for your convenience. Please visit their site to view all information.

"As a livestock producer, animal health is a priority to you. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has also made it a top priority by promoting efforts to increase animal disease traceability. The traceability system is designed to enable producers and animal health officials to control devastating livestock and poultry diseases, should they occur in the United States.

Of special concern are animal diseases found in other parts of the world that pose a significant risk to our industry. This modern system is needed to minimize the impact of an animal disease outbreak.

Premises registration is the foundation of establishing a national system. It gives you the power to better protect your animals, your markets and your neighbors in the case of a disease event.

What is premises registration?

Premises Identification Numbers (PIN) are assigned to a unique geographic location where activity affecting the health and/or traceability of animals may occur. These premises include farms, ranches, markets, abattoirs (slaughter facilities), ports of entry, veterinary clinics, exhibitions and any other location where livestock are raised or held. A PIN is a unique seven-digit code used to identify each location.
Premises registration establishes a database of locations (premises) where livestock and poultry are housed and contact information for the owner/manager of the animals. This information is used to contact the owner/manager in the event of an animal disease emergency."

A note from the Agent: In order to show at many Florida Fairs and Livestock Shows, a Premise ID is mandatory. A Premise ID is typically tied to a location, not necessarily an individual. Please make sure your Premise ID correlates with where your animal is being housed!

To view the FDACS Florida Livestock Identification: Premises Registration FAQ webpage, click here.

To view and complete the FDACS Premise ID form, click here.

YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW ETHICS & ANIMAL CARE WORKSHOP

The following information is pulled from the Florida State Fair Exhibitor Ethics webpage for your convenience. Please visit their site to view all information.

The Florida State Fair, along with some County Fairs throughout the State of Florida, believes that every youth exhibitor should receive proper training and information for raising and showing a youth animal project. With this in mind, the Youth Livestock Show Ethics and Animal Care Training Program was developed.

Many Fairs throughout the State are now requiring exhibitors to attend a training workshop. Check the rules, for the Fair you are attending, to see if it is required. This program has been endorsed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the University of Florida, Institute of Flood and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS).

The Florida State Fair believes that every youth exhibitor should receive proper training and information for raising and showing a youth animal project.

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 2025 year. Certifications are valid for three (3) Fair seasons, not 3 calendar years.

For the 2024/2025 Fair Season, we will be offering workshops for new exhibitors and anyone who needs to be renewed. Certification Numbers starting with 23, 24, or 25 are current and valid.

It is important that the exhibitors understand:

The purpose of youth livestock projects
The importance of ethics in youth livestock projects
Proper animal handling and management

To visit the Florida State Fair Exhibitor Ethics webpage, click here.

Forgot your Ethics Number? Click here to use the verification tool! This will show you your Ethics Number and if it is still valid.

SWFL Ag Expo

The following information is pulled from the SWFL Ag Expo webpage for your convenience. Please visit their site to view all information.

The SWFL Ag Expo is located at the Lee County Civic Center Complex in North Fort Myers. The event is scheduled for February 27 - March 9, 2025. For more information on opportunities, as well as rules and regulations, please visit the website at https://www.swflagexpo.com/

SWFL & Lee County Fair

The following information is pulled from the Southwest Florida & Lee County Fair webpage for your convenience. Please visit their site to view all information.

The Southwest Florida & Lee County Fair Association extends a welcome to exhibitors who make the Fair a great place for youth and agribusiness to show and compete. You also provide educational opportunities for the general public to learn more about agriculture and where our food comes from. Rules and Regulations are applicable to all Exhibitors. For more information on the Southwest Florida & Lee County Fair please see their website!

To view the SWFL & Lee County Fair information please click here: https://swflcfair.com/

Gulf Coast Youth Livestock, Inc

The following information is pulled from GCYLA for your convenience. Please visit their site to view all information.

The Gulf Coast Youth Livestock Show is held in North Fort Myers, FL. Youth from Lee county and surrounding counties are invited to participate in the GCYLA shows. Please note this is not a 4-H partnered show, however you can still complete the exhibiting part of your 4-H project through this entity.

To view the shows, along with the rules, regulations, and deadlines click here.

South Florida Fair

The following information is pulled from the South Florida Fair webpage for your convenience. Please visit their site to view all information.

The South Florida Fair is located in West Palm Beach, FL. Youth from Lee County are invited to participate and show livestock in this Fair.

To view the South Florida Fair Livestock Rules, Regulations, and Deadlines or to register to show at this show, click here.

Florida State Fair

The following information is pulled from the Florida State Fair webpage for your convenience. Please visit their site to view all information.

The Florida State Fair is held in Tampa, FL. Youth from across the state are invited to participate in the Florida State Fair Agricultural contests.

To view the agricultural contests and shows, along with the rules, regulations, and deadlines click here.

What does it mean to be "4-H Partnered"

When an organization or entity becomes a 4-H partner, this partnership is created off of a mutual working agreement in which 4-H policies and positive youth development practices are taking place or being supported through working collaborations with the 4-H offices. This along with a Civil Rights agreement through the University of Florida are the two key components.

While 4-H youth can exhibit their livestock project at any show and utilize it in their record book, some families may choose to use this knowledge in selecting the experience that is best for their family. Ultimately it is up to you as a family to choose where you are comfortable showing!

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