Animal exhibitors participating in the Nebraska State Fair, regardless of their county fair standings, must adhere to specific guidelines to ensure eligibility. These guidelines apply to 4-H participants aged 9-18 and FFA participants aged 10-21.
Key requirements include the following:
1. Deadline: By Thursday, June 15, exhibitors must enter and pay for breeding and market livestock nominations via online platform https://showstockmgr.com
2.DNA Envelopes: Exhibitors must submit completed DNA envelopes to the Extension office.
3. Tags and DNA Envelopes: Tags and DNA envelopes can be obtained from the Extension office, with after-hours distribution available through a designated 4-H drop box.
4. New Requirement: Beginning in 2023, all 4-H/FFA livestock projects, including feeder calves and all market and breeding livestock for all species (excluding rabbits and poultry), must have a DNA envelope submitted and a $7 nomination paid via Show Stock Manager.
5. Final Entries: By Thursday, August 10, 8 p.m., 4-H/FFA youth or their families must submit their final animal entries through the online ShoWorks system http://nebr.fairwire.com
For further details and additional information, interested participants can visit the provided links https://4h.unl.edu/state-fair/live-animal-exhibitor or refer to the guidelines available on the official Nebraska State Fair website.
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