There has been a lot of confusion about online entries. Like anything else, in its initial year, there are some bugs to be worked out.
First of all, WHY did we start online entries? Well- for a few reasons-- its more convenient for exhibitors, it saves money (no gas, no stamps!) and a big one is that it saves staff hours. Someone has to input all of that information into our Blue Ribbon program so that it can print exhibit tags, judges sheets, etc. Our staff member who typically does data entry is no longer working with us (and boy, do we miss her!) so it really expedites the processes if exhibitors enter online and we can download entries, rather than inputting them!
Secondly, WHERE do you go to enter online? This is the link to the Blue Ribbon Program. This is the company website that the Fair contracts with for our entry program. (Why do we contract with them? Its so much easier on our exhibitors, superintendents and staff-- and it helps get things done FAST!) https://www.BlueRibbonFair.com/BRFairProd/BlueRibbonStart.aspx?ID=1919
Next, HOW MUCH will it cost to enter online? The exact same. $3.00 per exhibitor. If you are an open class exhibitor with more than 25 entries, you are actually saving money to enter online. How do you pay? This is a recent (today) change. Rather than debit cards, you'll be able to print an invoice and you can pay when you pick up your entry tags (at the Extension Office or at the Fair). What about your parking pass? You'll be eligible for a $5.00 parking pass when you bring in your invoice.
And finally, the big one. HOW do I enter online?
First, go to the link provided above. You will have to create an account (each exhibitor will need a separate account, but can use the same e-mail address). Select "Create New Account" and fill out the information that is asked for.
If you are entering livestock, be sure to enter your "farm name" if you are not stalling your animals with a Club or Organization.
Be sure to read and accept the terms and conditions.
Now, from here there are two ways to enter. Select “Premium Book” and you can go through each department and “Add” each item.
If you select “Quick Entries” you can type in the Department number, Class letter and Item number and it will add the items that way. My recommendation would be to highlight your items in your fair book and just go through the book and enter information that way.
When you are finished entering, “Check Out” and be sure to read and accept the Fair Rules. You’ll notice the “Online Convenience Fee.” That is your $3.00 entry fee—the same fee that you would pay if you filled out paper forms.
Dairy Exhibitors: Dairy exhibitors must enter their animal identifications online by July 10th. The reason for this is that for the past many years, we have had over 700 dairy entries. Inputting all of that information caused a lot of wasted time for everyone—it was a waste for exhibitors to enter all of the classes, it was a waste for the staff to input all of that information and print tags and judging sheets and it was a waste for the superintendents to have to track down all of the “no shows.” No one is at fault for that—it just happens sometimes that a system doesn’t work, and we all adapt to it, but it just ends up costing precious time.
So what will dairy exhibitors do, especially if they don’t know what they will show? By June 15th, all dairy exhibitors need to do is sign up for Department 1 or 101, Class 1 and Item 1. That will get your name on the “list” (Like a livestock exhibitor signing up for “Market Steer,” its mostly a placeholder.) Sometime before July 10th, exhibitors will need to go in and enter exactly what animals they are taking. When you do your entry, a bunch of information will come up—sire, dam, animal’s name, tattoo number, etc. Fill this out to the best of your ability, as this will serve as your animal identification sheet as well.
What if you sign up Susie, your spring calf and she gets hurt the day before the show? Well, you can make substitutions for a $5.00 fee. You still won’t be able to add a winter calf that day, but we can substitute. What if you sign up Susie, the spring calf, and realize that she’s actually a winter calf? As long as she is signed up, you will be able to change classes.
What about at the fair? Well, it should make check-in easier, because you won’t have to go through a huge list for just a few animals. It will make it easier for superintendents to check you in, and it will be easier during judging—no one will have to wait for animals who aren’t there. Also, when you come to get your backtag number, you’ll be able to check over your sheet and sign it to be sure that all the correct animals are on it, then sign your name and get your sheet.
Online entries sound confusing and a little difficult, but it the end, it will work out for everyone’s benefit! Good Luck!
Friday, June 3, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Animal Well-Being Quiz
Instructions:
All Junior Exhibitors in Departments 1 (Dairy), 2 (Beef), 3 (Swine), 4 (Sheep), 7 (Poultry) and 8 (Rabbits) are required to complete this quiz OR attend the animal well-being training on Thursday, July 21st at 2:00 pm.
To take this quiz, "Comment" on this blog post and begin your comment with your FIRST and LAST names and e-mail address. Each exhibitor should post their own comment-- comments with answers for more than one exhibitor will not be accepted. Then list the question number (1-10) and the letter of the correct answer next to the question number. 60% is a passing score. You will be notified via e-mail if you do not pass. Comments are private, so no one other than the moderator will see your name, e-mail address or scores.
If you have any questions, please e-mail Heather at cctyfair@crawfordcountywi.org.
1. A fair-goer approaches you and asks you why your steer doesn't have water in front of him. He becomes angry and challenges your every response. He begins to yell that your steer needs water infront of him at all times and ignores you when you tell him that the steer is offered water regularly. You are beginning to feel uncomfortable. What should you do?
a.) Begin shouting back at the fair-goer to get your point across and make him listen to you.
b.) Call him an idiot and walk away.
c.) Politely direct him to talk to a parent or leader. If none are available, send him to the Fair Office to speak with a Fair Board member or the Fair Coordinator. Then remove your self from the situation.
d.) Allow the man to water your steer if he thinks the steer is soooo thirsty.
2. A mother with two young children would is asking you questions about your dairy cow. She seems genuinely interested in what you are saying. She asks if her children can pet your cow. What should you do?
a.) Let the kids run up to the cows and pet them. They probably won't get kicked.
b.) Thank the mother for her interest in your project, but suggest that she visit the petting zoo so the children can pet a calf.
c.) Tell the mother that you don't have time for her little brats. The demolition derby is starting soon.
d.) Ignore her.
3. Every animal exhibitor must participate in the herdsmanship contest this year at the Fair. Why is the herdsmanship contest at the Fair important?
a.) It isn't. It's the just the Fair Coordinator's way of giving us more work to do.
b.) So we can win prize money.
c.) To ensure that our animals look their best and exhibitors put their "best foot forward" to the consumers who will visit our animals at the fair.
d.) It isn't and I'm not going to participate.
4. When is it appropriate to hit your animals at the fair?
a.) Never.
b.) Only when you are really, really mad.
c.) Only once or twice to change their attitude.
d.) Only as often as you do at home.
5. A fitting chute is an excellent tool to use while you are working with your animal. What is the proper protocol for using fitting chutes at the fair?
a.) Use the fitting chute to block the aisles in the barn so that fair-goers can't bother you during high-traffic times of the day. Its okay to take frequent breaks, and its okay to leave your animal in the chute for a long period of time.
b.) Fitting chutes should be used outside of barns in full view of fair visitors. Animals should be tied tightly, possibly using an nose lead. All fitting work should be done at the fair. It is okay if the animal is in full sun while in the fitting chute.
c.) Most clipping should be done at home. Fitting chutes should be used in low traffic areas (such as the back of the beef barn or the upper side of the closed dairy barn-- not in the side of the barn toward the midway or in the old livestock show ring). Animals should never be left unattended in fitting chutes. Fitting should be done during low-traffic times, such as early morning or laste at night.
d.) The Fair is about having fun. Do what ever you want with your chute and pay more attention to your friends than to your animal!
6. Where should extra tack, feed, pitchforks, pails, bedding and other show supplies be stored?
a.) In the pens with the animals so they are close.
b.) Out of sight and reach of fair-goers and animals.
c.) In empty pens or stalls.
d.) Extra supplies aren't needed at the fair. Animals should have all the feed and bedding they need on the first day.
7. Which of these groups is an animals well-being group, NOT an animal rights group?
a.) Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin
b.) People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
c.) The Humane Society of the United States
d.) Animal Liberation Front
8. What are the five things to remember when talking to consumers about your animal project?
a.) Peppy, Lie, Assertiveness, Positive, Polite
b.) Polite, Honestly, Short, the Customer is always right, Enthusiasm
c.) Enthusiam, Lie, Aggresiveness, Style (be yourself!), Short
d.) Style (be yourself!), Honesty, Assertiveness, Positive, Enthusiasm
9. Which of the following is the definition of animal well-being?
a.) Caring for animals in a manner that ensures kindness, prevents cruelty and minimizes suffering.
b.) Treating animals as if they have equal rights with humans.
10. Which of the following is the definition of animal rights?
a.) Caring for animals in a manner that ensures kindness, prevents cruelty and minimizes suffering.
b.) Treating animals as if they have equal rights with humans.
All Junior Exhibitors in Departments 1 (Dairy), 2 (Beef), 3 (Swine), 4 (Sheep), 7 (Poultry) and 8 (Rabbits) are required to complete this quiz OR attend the animal well-being training on Thursday, July 21st at 2:00 pm.
To take this quiz, "Comment" on this blog post and begin your comment with your FIRST and LAST names and e-mail address. Each exhibitor should post their own comment-- comments with answers for more than one exhibitor will not be accepted. Then list the question number (1-10) and the letter of the correct answer next to the question number. 60% is a passing score. You will be notified via e-mail if you do not pass. Comments are private, so no one other than the moderator will see your name, e-mail address or scores.
If you have any questions, please e-mail Heather at cctyfair@crawfordcountywi.org.
1. A fair-goer approaches you and asks you why your steer doesn't have water in front of him. He becomes angry and challenges your every response. He begins to yell that your steer needs water infront of him at all times and ignores you when you tell him that the steer is offered water regularly. You are beginning to feel uncomfortable. What should you do?
a.) Begin shouting back at the fair-goer to get your point across and make him listen to you.
b.) Call him an idiot and walk away.
c.) Politely direct him to talk to a parent or leader. If none are available, send him to the Fair Office to speak with a Fair Board member or the Fair Coordinator. Then remove your self from the situation.
d.) Allow the man to water your steer if he thinks the steer is soooo thirsty.
2. A mother with two young children would is asking you questions about your dairy cow. She seems genuinely interested in what you are saying. She asks if her children can pet your cow. What should you do?
a.) Let the kids run up to the cows and pet them. They probably won't get kicked.
b.) Thank the mother for her interest in your project, but suggest that she visit the petting zoo so the children can pet a calf.
c.) Tell the mother that you don't have time for her little brats. The demolition derby is starting soon.
d.) Ignore her.
3. Every animal exhibitor must participate in the herdsmanship contest this year at the Fair. Why is the herdsmanship contest at the Fair important?
a.) It isn't. It's the just the Fair Coordinator's way of giving us more work to do.
b.) So we can win prize money.
c.) To ensure that our animals look their best and exhibitors put their "best foot forward" to the consumers who will visit our animals at the fair.
d.) It isn't and I'm not going to participate.
4. When is it appropriate to hit your animals at the fair?
a.) Never.
b.) Only when you are really, really mad.
c.) Only once or twice to change their attitude.
d.) Only as often as you do at home.
5. A fitting chute is an excellent tool to use while you are working with your animal. What is the proper protocol for using fitting chutes at the fair?
a.) Use the fitting chute to block the aisles in the barn so that fair-goers can't bother you during high-traffic times of the day. Its okay to take frequent breaks, and its okay to leave your animal in the chute for a long period of time.
b.) Fitting chutes should be used outside of barns in full view of fair visitors. Animals should be tied tightly, possibly using an nose lead. All fitting work should be done at the fair. It is okay if the animal is in full sun while in the fitting chute.
c.) Most clipping should be done at home. Fitting chutes should be used in low traffic areas (such as the back of the beef barn or the upper side of the closed dairy barn-- not in the side of the barn toward the midway or in the old livestock show ring). Animals should never be left unattended in fitting chutes. Fitting should be done during low-traffic times, such as early morning or laste at night.
d.) The Fair is about having fun. Do what ever you want with your chute and pay more attention to your friends than to your animal!
6. Where should extra tack, feed, pitchforks, pails, bedding and other show supplies be stored?
a.) In the pens with the animals so they are close.
b.) Out of sight and reach of fair-goers and animals.
c.) In empty pens or stalls.
d.) Extra supplies aren't needed at the fair. Animals should have all the feed and bedding they need on the first day.
7. Which of these groups is an animals well-being group, NOT an animal rights group?
a.) Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin
b.) People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
c.) The Humane Society of the United States
d.) Animal Liberation Front
8. What are the five things to remember when talking to consumers about your animal project?
a.) Peppy, Lie, Assertiveness, Positive, Polite
b.) Polite, Honestly, Short, the Customer is always right, Enthusiasm
c.) Enthusiam, Lie, Aggresiveness, Style (be yourself!), Short
d.) Style (be yourself!), Honesty, Assertiveness, Positive, Enthusiasm
9. Which of the following is the definition of animal well-being?
a.) Caring for animals in a manner that ensures kindness, prevents cruelty and minimizes suffering.
b.) Treating animals as if they have equal rights with humans.
10. Which of the following is the definition of animal rights?
a.) Caring for animals in a manner that ensures kindness, prevents cruelty and minimizes suffering.
b.) Treating animals as if they have equal rights with humans.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Fairest of the Fair Gala
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Sunday, January 23, 2011
Fairest of the Fair!
Fairest of the Fair
Country Life ~ Carnival Lights
Fair Ambassador
The purpose of the Crawford County Fairest of the Fair is to serve as a year-round ambassador for the Crawford County Fair. The Fairest of the Fair will fulfill the duties and strive to reach the goals as set by the Crawford County Fair Board. The Fairest will promote attendance and sponsorship of the fair and exhibition at the fair, focusing on such aspects as agriculture and youth involvement in the fair.
Eligibility:
® Must be 17 years of age or over
® Must have a genuine interest in promoting the Crawford County Fair
® Contestants may be male or female
Expectations:
Duties of the Fairest of the Far will be to promote attendance and sponsorship of the fair and exhibition at the fair.
These goals may be achieved by:
® Attending community events such as the Dairy Breakfast, community festivals, parades and other requested events
® Speaking to youth groups, including 4-H clubs, scout troops, FFA Chapters, etc.
® Speaking to adult groups promoting sponsorship of the fair
® Preparing a monthly column to be included in various county publications
® Prepare radio spots promoting the fair
® Attending Fair Board meetings when available
The Fairest should be present all days of the fair and will be responsible for helping in various ways including: attending the judging, the Meat Animal Auction, grandstand events, etc. The Fairest is also responsible for organizing off-season events for the Fairest and Future Fairests.
The Fairest should also exhibit at the fair the year of the competition and the year of his/her reign. A scrapbook or display should also be prepared and displayed at the fair.
The Fairest must represent Crawford County
If all expectations are met, the Fairest will receive a $250 cash prize at the completion of his/her reign.
Judging:
® Candidates will receive interview times and instructions after applications are received.
® Candidates will also be asked to prepare 30 second radio ad and column to include in area publications on the theme of the fair, “Country Life ~ Carnival Life.”
® Coronation will be held Saturday, March 19, 2011 at the Lakeview Marina in Prairie du Chien
® Candidates will be interviewed by a panel of three judges
® Candidates will be interviewed by a panel of three judges
® Attendants will be chosen at the discretion of the judges and the Fairest committee
To Enter:
Prepare a resume and answer the following questions: What is your current involvement in the Crawford County Fair? What assets do you possess that would make you a good representative of the Crawford County Fair? Why do you want to serve as the 2011 Crawford County Fairest of the Fair?
Return by February 25, 2011 to: Crawford County Fair, 225 N. Beaumont Street Suite 240, Prairie du Chien , WI 53821
Hillary Bark, 2010 Crawford County Fair, Amanda Dudenbostel, 2009 Fairest of the Fair and Elizabeth Dennis, 2008 Fairest of the Fair.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Country Life ~ Carnival Lights
The theme of the 2011 Crawford County Fair has been announced! Based on your votes, the 2011 Crawford County Fair theme will be "Country Life ~ Carnival Lights!"
Thanks for voting!!
Thanks for voting!!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
2011 Fair Dates Announced!!
The 2011 Crawford County Fair will be held July 20-24! Wenzel Amusements will return as our carnival this year.
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