Richland County Meat Animal Sale Committee

Chair:
Vice Chair:
Secretary/ Treasurer:
Board Members: 
Alternates:
Advisor:  Karleen Craddock, Extension 4-H Educator

Important Dates:
January (Last Saturday) – Beef Weigh-in #1
February (First Saturday) – Beef Weigh-in #2, Last day to identify market animals
May 15 – Swine Identification Deadline
June 15 – Sheep/Goat Identification Deadline
July 15 – NEW–Meat Animal Sale forms due
July 15 – Education Reports due
July 15 – YQCA certificates due (required for pig exhibitors)
July 15 – Rabbit ID Deadline (Roasters & Breed Classes)
August 1 – Fair Entry Deadline (www.fairentry.com)
August 15 – Rabbit ID Deadline (Fryers & Pen of Three)
August 15 – MAS Buyers Cards due

General Requirements for Meat Animal Sale:

• Exhibitors must own the animal that he/she is going to sell.
• Exhibitors must participate in the showmanship class of his/her species.
• Exhibitor must be a member of the respective species organization.
• Participants are only allowed to sell one animal or lot.
• All sellers must complete the Education/Quality Assurance requirements set by each species group.

Questions about the Meat Animal Sale:  Contact Mike Huffar, MAS president at mike.huffar@gmail.com