Let's clarify the difference between Jr. 4-H'er and the Mentor Program.
Jr. 4-H Program: Only Dairy and Small Animals offer this showing option. This was developed for 7 year old exhibitors only. They bring their OWN animals to exhibit for the week and show. They participate in Showmanship and a regular class. They do not receive premiums and can NOT sell through the auction. They do not participate in any Mentoring Show during the week. This is a prepared event.
Mentor Program: This is a fun introduction to showing livestock. The youth can borrow an animal already on the grounds and show only in showmanship. The animal's owner joins the youth (ages 6-7) in the ring. This event is offered by the Dairy, Sheep, Goat and Swine departments only. This is NOT a class offered through the fair. Youth sign up the day of the show. This is an introductory event.
