FAQ 1: What can be entered in the YVFR?
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4-H and FFA members may enter beef and dairy cattle, sheep, swine, goats and small animals in the YVFR. Please see the Livestock Exhibitor Guide for specific details for each species.
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Everyone is welcome and encouraged to enter non-livestock items in the fair, and for information about our open class exhibits, please click here.
FAQ 2: What do I need to bring with me for weigh in?
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A filled out Market Health Record for each animal (Found on WSU extension website here)
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A 4x6 picture of exhibitor with each market animal (this will be given to the buyer for display, so please present the exhibitor and animal well)
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Steer exhibitors must also bring **State Brand Slip, one set per animal, including Bill of Sale from previous owner and brand slip from Exhibitor to YVFR
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Please check the Livestock Exhibitor Guide for species specific details
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Record books need to be turned in by 9:30 pm on Tuesday (weigh in day).
FAQ 3: What do I need to include on our club/chapter pen display?
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Each exhibitor must have an education poster/display above their pen, and 4-H clubs/FFA chapters will need to identify their pens with club displays. Stall cards, provided by the fair, are required to be visible at all times.
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In order to keep aisleways clean, many clubs and chapters use kick-boards attached to the bottom of the pens, but these are not required. In addition, each exhibitor must furnish the necessary feed and water buckets for his/her animals.
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More details about herdsmanship can be found in the Livestock Exhibitor Guide.
FAQ 4: What are the record book requirements?
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4-H or FFA Record Books are required for market animals for the 2023 YVFR. Please see the Record Book page for downloadable record books, score sheets and other details.