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Entries postmarked after July 15th must include a fee of 8.00 per animal. No entries will be acceptedafter July 17th.6. Ownership of Animal: This show is limited to registered females of the six major dairy breeds. Ifless than 100% registered ancestry, the animal must meet breed regulations (ex. Holsteins mustbe at least 87% RHA, Jerseys must be a AJCA Herd Register or a Generation Count of (4), (5)or (6). Guernseys must be PR status). Animals must be owned solely by the exhibitor or be leased tothe exhibitor through a recognized 4-H lease program. No animals accepted with papers pending.No faxed papers. All original paperwork pertaining to registration and 4-H lease forms must bepresented to the Show Secretary. All animals must have been owned/leased and cared for by theexhibitor on or before May 15, 2020. (For animals 2 years old or older, the exhibitor must have ownedor leased the animal by May 1st the year the animal reached her second birthday.) No variances onrules will be granted at the show. Decisions on animal eligibility will be made by the Executive Boardof the Massachusetts 4-H Dairy Show and individuals will be notified before the show.7. Feed and Bedding: Base bedding will be provided. Exhibitors must furnish their own grain &water tubs, hay, straw, brooms, forks, shovels and wheelbarrows.8. Premium Awards: Awards will be made only in accordance with merit and at the discretion of thejudges. In each instance the amount of cash prize will coincide with the ribbon award. Awards arebased on a point system. Value of premiums will be dependent upon available funding.9. Premium List:1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10thFit & Show Classes& Judging Contest30 pts 28pts 26pts 24pts 22pts 20pts 18pts 16pts 14pts 12ptsType Classes &Written Test25pts 23pts 21pts 19pts 17pts 15pts 13pts 11pts9pts7pts10. Dairy Judging Contest: Participation is not limited to exhibitors. All 4-H participants arerequired to give two sets of oral reasons.11. Written General Knowledge Test The emphasis will be on fun and learning. This activity willbe used for points for the Janet Mollison Award.12. Walter Steins/Janet Mollison Family Memorial Award: An outstanding exhibitor award will bepresented to the top first year exhibitor who has not shown at state show before. Selection is based onthe combined scores from the written knowledge test, the judging contest and showmanship.13. County Herdsmanship Award: Awarded daily to the county that best incorporates thefollowing:Members: 40 PointsAppearance – neat, clean and suitably dressedCooperation – between members, with leaders and chaperones, and with the publicIndependent Work- no one but exhibitors will be allowed to work on animalsParticipation - supporting clipping team contestants, doing chores when assigned, participating injudging and quiz bowl, and other team building/ice breaking activitiesCourtesy – cooperation, friendliness, positive attitudeStall cards – one per animal, neat and complete, should include county5

Animals: 30 PointsClean and comfortableRegularly fed/watered and cared forSecurely and safely tiedWell bedded – but not overly beddedBarn Area: 30 PointsClean and easy to read cow signs. Can be decorative signs with material backdrop.Common areas (behind the stalls, alleyways, center aisle, show ring) clear and easy to walk thru andfree of manureFeed – area should be swept and orderly, feed bins neatly stackedEquipment – should be in show boxes or neatly displayedEach county will need to work together to coordinate your signage. Animals should be bedded, signageand displays in place by noon Friday. (Signage should be completed BEFORE you arrive.)14. Gentle Hands Award: This award is presented to a participant who has attended state show for atleast two years. The requirements for a nomination are as follows: * sportsmanship * caring ofanimals * cleanliness of area (whole county area if there is a tie) * helping other exhibitors *cooperation with all participants and chaperones * show ring ethics * active participation in all events* responsibility (is on time – completes all duties – follows dormitory rules). Each county isresponsible for conducting a meeting with the whole county and nominating one candidate for theaward (candidate does not have to be from your county). The county teen representative/s will presentthe nomination to the show committee.15. New England 4-H Dairy Show September 17-20, 2020Eastern States ExpositionThe following will be considered in making selections of Massachusetts 4-H members to participate atthe ESE 4-H Dairy Show. The selection rubric will be used to select Massachusetts delegates.Exhibitors must complete the section listing all extra activities, both for 4H and otherwise.1. 4-H member must be at least 12 years old as of 1/1/202. Attitude, sportsmanship, cooperativeness of member, and participation in 4-H activities will beconsidered in the selection.3. Quality and condition of the animals will be considered in the selection.4. 4-H members will devote full time to the New England 4-H Dairy Show and shall not assist incaring for cattle in the open show during the New England 4-H Dairy Show. No one will be excusedfrom attending all days of the show.5. Massachusetts may enter a maximum of 35 animals. These will be divided among the breeds basedon: 1) entries in the Mass. 4-H Dairy Show and 2) quality of animals.6. Any member wishing to enter the open show must do so at the time open show entries are due. 4-Hmembers must abide by rule #4 listed above.7. If you cannot attend Eastern States, please notify the State Show Secretary before selections aremade, or indicate this in the designated space on your show entry form.8. Delegates to Eastern States Exposition who do not show up, and do not notify Carrie Sears (413545-5302) will not be allowed to participate as a 4-H delegate for the next two years.“To allow in special circumstances the selection of an animal that is not present at the state show to goto the New England 4-H Dairy Show with the Massachusetts 4-H team given that the youth doesparticipate with a different animal at the state show and the animal not present has a health conditionthat prevents it from being exhibited (warts, ringworm, sickness, too close to calving or too fresh) totravel. Warts, ringworm or other contagious illnesses must be verified by a veterinarian note and in thecase of an animal calving or too recently fresh, the 4-H leader will verify the animal. The animal must6

be confirmed healthy and be approved by a determined committee before being listed as the selectedanimal for the Big E.”16. Classes and Age of Animals: The committee reserves the right to cancel or combine any classes,and to subdivide if there are sufficient entries. Breeds: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein,Jersey, and Milking ShorthornClass#1.2.3.4.5.6.7.Class NameSpring CalfWinter CalfFall CalfSummer Yearling HeiferSpring Yearling HeiferWinter Yearling HeiferFall Yearling HeiferJunior Champion & Reserve8.Junior Two Year OldHeiferDate of Birth (All Breeds)Born on or after 3/1/20 and before 5/1/20(over 4 mos.)12/1/19 – 2/28/209/1/19 – 11/30/196/1/19 – 8/31/193/1/19 - 5/31/1912/1/18 - 2/28/199/1/18 - 11/30/18(Not in milk, yearlings that have calved willshow in Class #8)3/1/18 – 8/31/18(May or may not have calved at least onetime)9/1/17 - 2/28/189.Senior Two Year OldHeifer10.Three Year Old Cow11.Four Year Old Cow12.Five Year Old & OverCow13.Dry CowSenior Champion & Reserve and Grand andReserve Champion– followed by SupremeChampion Heifer and Cow14. Best Bred & Owned15. County Herd9/1/16- 8/31/179/1/15 –8/31/16Born before 9/1/15Must have freshened at least once5 animals of any breed, only 1 animal perexhibitor. One herd per county. Counties maycombine.17. FITTING & SHOWMANSHIP:All exhibitors will be required to participate in the Fitting & Showmanship Contest. The contest willbe divided into four divisions. See Section #1 Members Eligibility for division. Exception: AdvancedSenior Exhibitor (at least 16 as of 1/1/20) who has placed first in a previous county, district, or StateSenior Fitting & Showmanship contest. County events include county fairs, 4-H fairs, field days andbreed shows. Supreme Champion Showman – 1st place from each division will have a run off toname the supreme showman.7

2020 MASSACHUSETTS 4-H DAIRY SHOW ENTRY FORMExhibitor’s Name Date of Birth / /Street Town ZipPrimary Phone 4-Her’s Cell CountyName of 4-H ClubEmail Address 4-Her’s EmailDoes your child need special accommodations with reading or writing for tests? Yes No If yes, pleaseexplainFitting & Showmanship Class:Circle Choice: Junior Intermediate Senior AdvancedType ClassesClass #BreedClass NameLivestock fees: Number of animals at 4.00 each ( 8.00 per animal if after 7/15/20)Exhibitor’s Fee 45.00Total Enclosed If age eligible, do you wish to be considered as a delegate to the Big E 4-H Dairy Show? YesNo“I am the sole owner/leasee of all animals entered in this show, and I enter these animals at my own risk and amsubject to the rules of this show.”DateSignature of Exhibitor“The statements on this entry form are true to the best of my knowledge. I understand the Show Committee willnot be responsible for private veterinary fees incurred at this show. I also certify that the exhibitor haspermission to participate in the Eastern States Exposition if selected to do so.”Signature of parent/guardianParent interested in chaperoning:YesNoSend Entries to:Carrie Sears, 18 South Mill River Road, South Deerfield, MA 013738

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THE NEW ENGLAND EXTREME 4-H MILKSHAKE CONTESTWhat is an extreme milkshake? It is a giant, drippy milkshake stacked with everything from wholeslices of cake and brownies to cookies, chocolates and other sweets. In 2020, New England 4-H Dairyyouth will have the opportunity to develop their own Extreme 4-H Milkshake.RULES:1) The Milkshake Team will be comprised of two 4-H youth ages 12-18 years old as of January 1stof the current year.2) The milkshake must be made from cow’s milk, NO non-dairy milk is allowed such as Almondmilk, Soy milk, etc. A2 milk is allowed.3) Time allocated – 15 minutes prep and 3 minutes for presentation.4) 16oz Mason Jar Mug is to be used to display the milkshake. Only one milkshake creation perteam. States may send one team for this contest.5) Team will supply their recipe with all the ingredients listed.6) Team will supply their own blender, ingredients, mug and other supplies needed to produce themilkshake.7) Design, taste and presentation will be main criteria for judging.8) You can create a milkshake with embellishments such as cookies, candies, whip cream,sprinkles, etc. Let your creative juices flow or in this case, milk.12

EXTREME MILKSHAKE JUDGING FORMTEAM NAME:STATEThank you for being part of our celebrity judging panel comprised of three judges.We challenged each 4-H Team to develop a delicious, healthy extreme milkshake recipe andpromotion plan that will encourage students to purchase their smoothie for school lunch orbreakfast.Teams will have 15 minutes to prepare and then 3 minutes to present their recipe samples andpromotion plan for tasting and judging.We are asking you to rate the submissions, and select three winning teams (one winner for taste,recipe and creativty) and one team on just their promotion plan/presentation and the overall winnerwhich must do the best in all three categories.Please score each of the criteria (1-10, 10 being best) for each team. If their presentation goes over 3minutes, please deduct a point from their score.Top scores should go for good flavor combinations, creative use of ingredients and presentation aswell as clever, kid-appropriate ways the milkshake will be promoted. Is the recipe appealing to kids?Will the promotion plan appeal to kids? (Does it have a fun name? Will there be sampling or funevents build around the start of it?) The more creative, the better!StudentTeam 1ScoreNotesTaste:Creativity:Promotion Plan:StudentTeam 2TOTAL:Taste: RecipeCreativity:Promotion Plan:StudentTeam 3TOTAL:Taste: RecipeCreativity:Promotion Plan:TOTAL:13

Have you remembered to?:Enclose the Entry Forms (complete withsignatures) for both MA 4-H Show and Big EPlease send a signed and completed entry form for eachAnimal you would like considered for the Big E 4-HShowEnclose appropriate entry fee(s)Enclose your completed health form & selectionrubric formEnclose a copy of each animal’s registrationpapers both front and back (and lease, if applicable)14

AWARD ACKNOWLEDGMENTSAyrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey and Milking Shorthorn*Fitting & Showmanship, first place in each breed in each division*Grand Champion*Junior Champion*Senior Champion*Best Bred & Owned*High Junior Judging*High Intermediate Judging*High Senior JudgingAyrshireKristin LapierreHolstein Cont.MA Holstein Assoc.- The Lilly230 Wine Ridge RoadFundNew Braintree, MA 01531966 Watson Spruce Corner Rd.Ashfield, MA 01330Brown SwissNew England Brown SwissAssociation Attn: MarciaClark, PO Box 34, CornishFlat, NH 03746GuernseyMA Guernsey BreedersAssoc.c/o Carrie Sears18 South Mill River RoadSouth Deerfield, MA 01373Brian and Keri Peila503 Main StreetGill, MA 01354Milking ShorthornCarrie Searsc/o MA 4-H Dairy Advisory101 University Drive Suite A4, Amherst, MA 01002Franklin County 4-H DairyClubc/o Lisa Moore184 N County RdLeyden, MA 01337Walter Steins &Sandra HubbardJanet Steins Mollison PO Box 60166Memorial AwardFlorence, MA wmanJerseyHigh Senior JudgeAll BreedsSupremeChampionCowMA Jersey Cattle Clubc/o Julie Jacque27 Brown Cross RoadSunderland, MA 01375N.E. Milking Shorthorn Assoc.c/o Sheila Phelon & FamilyPochassic RoadWestfield, MA 01085Carrie Searsc /o MA 4-H Dairy Advisory101 University Drive, Suite A4, Amherst, MA 01002Franklin County 4-H DairyClubc/o Lisa Moore184 N. County Rd.Leyden, MA 01337The following awards are sponsored by the MA 4-H Dairy Committee:c/o Carrie Sears, 101 University Drive, Suite A-4, Amherst, MA 01002Judging – High Individual - Junior and Intermediate (all breeds)General Knowledge Test – High Individual in each divisionFitting & Showmanship – 1st place individual in each division15

4. No exhibitor will be allowed to drive any vehicle during the Show unless requested by the Show . Chairman. All vehicles remaining on the grounds will be parked in a designated area and remain . there for the duration of the show. 5. Use of Tobacco Products, Alcoholic Beverages, or Controlled Substances is forbidden. 6.