Livestock Programs
- Fair Book (PDF)
- Livestock Rules, Full (PDF). Detailed version of rules for livestock participation in the Madison County Fair and Market Sale.
Breeding & Non-Market Animal Projects
- Madison County Heifer Futurity Program Rules (PDF) and Entry Form (PDF). This program is open to all 4-H and FFA members (not only beef projects). It is a two/three year futurity project.
Born & Raised Contest
Madison County Born & Raised Contest Rules (PDF) and Entry Form (PDF). Exhibitors whose 4-H/FFA market animals meet eligibility will have the opportunity to participate. This program is open to all 4-H and FFA members (not only beef projects).
Market Animal Projects
All 4-H members are required to include a growth chart of their animals with their record book.
Growth Charts
- Beef (one per animal) (PDF)
- Goat (one per animal) (PDF)
- Sheep (one per animal) (PDF)
- Swine (one per animal) (PDF)
- Rabbit (PDF)
- Poultry (PDF)
- All Electronic Growth Charts (Excel)
Bill of Sale and Proof of Ownership
Members must have either Bill of Sale or Proof of Ownership for each animal entered.
Weigh-In Information
These forms include information on upcoming weigh-ins for specific animals, including date, time, location and rules.
Project Planning Resources
- Project Planning Worksheet (PDF). Estimate the costs involved with a market animal before purchasing the animal. This worksheet is especially great for beginners.
- Livestock Budget Template (Excel) (PDF). Budget your market animal project to help you stay on track with your expenses.
- Livestock Statistics Report (PDF). A two-year average of past Jr. livestock sale statistics to help your planning and budgeting process, including current year feeding periods.
- Thinking Backwards to Get Ahead (PDF). This worksheet goes hand in hand with the project planning worksheet and livestock budget template to help in your planning and budgeting process.